Part 3 of the grapevine pruning series

1. How To Prune Grapevines Part Three

7. Typical spur site

8. Typical spur site

12. Cordon This seasons canes Last seasons spur Seasons before spur Which cane becomes the spur? Which cane will keep the spur sit close to the cordon?

17. Removing Watershoots This watershoot is not needed The spurs sites are already well spaced Try to remove it so it is flush with the cordon

18. Removing Watershoots

19. Replacing Spur Sites This Spur site is damaged Try to leave a small mound that contains dormant buds

20. Replacing Spur Sites A watershoot will burst and the new spur site can be created

22. Replacing a Cordon This cordon is diseased and a new one needs to be established This can be achieved with a watershoot or a cane It needs to be close to the head and below the fruiting wire Remove the cordon till there is only clean wood

23. Replacing a Cordon The watershoot is laid onto the wire and tied down

24. Replacing a Cordon