by ricka | Feb 15, 2017 | Irrigation, Soil and Compost
INNERGATION®/ Saving water and a healthier vineyard Do to the ongoing drought, water is in short supply now and probably in the future. With recent legislation signed by Governor Brown in California requiring groundwater monitoring, regulation could be in the near...
by ricka | Feb 15, 2017 | Irrigation, Soil and Compost
What to fill the depression with? Depending on the soil type and pH., different amendments could be used to aid in healthy soil microbial populations, vine health and water retention capabilities. Compost would be the likely first choice due to affordability and...
by ricka | Feb 15, 2017 | Irrigation, Soil and Compost, Tractor Mounted Auger
As part of my vineyard was planted with high pressure water; I have tried this method also for making depressions. One advantage is that you are not restricted to a round hole and there is no danger of glazing. A deep hole is more difficult to make. I have tried...
by ricka | Feb 15, 2017 | Irrigation, Shovel, Soil and Compost
A depression can be made with a shovel. The diameter and depth of a shovel would equal about 2 ½ Gallon. Soil composition and wetness will determine how efficient this is? Those with experience planting vines in volume could add much to this...
by ricka | Feb 15, 2017 | Irrigation, Soil and Compost, Tractor Mounted Auger
A tractor side mounted auger would remove the human element and be much faster. I did purchase a side mounted and it worked fairly well; unfortunately I did not get a heavy duty unit and it broke beyond repair. Hopefully with the input from those of you with...
