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Site Layout Drawings and Plans

My First Plan

The first paper below is a rough sketch of what I thought I might want in my vineyard. I referenced many of my books that I had to come up with this plan. The estimated yields listed on this paper came from an equation I found in one of my books that helps estimate yields based on vine numbers and a few other factors. You may also notice that some numbers are crossed out and that is because the plan was later modified.
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2nd Draft

This plan did not come out as clear because I used a lighter lead pencil and also there is a lot of stains on the paper because I was using it out in the field when the grape vines where being planted. From this plan though you can see how I have my 6 rows laid out and how they are oriented. Along with how the vines and trellis supports will be positioned.
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Additional Thoughts

I am still trying to decide how I want to position my wires in regard to distance from the vineyard floor. I also am still deciding what trellis system I want to use for the different vines I am thinking that I will be using is mid wire cordon for the Marquette A.K.A. VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning). For the Vitis Lambrusco grapes such as Concord and Niagara I will be using a 4 arm Kniffin. As for the Marechal Foch and NY Muscat I am split between a Top wire cordon and a 4 arm Kniffin. I will post my final sketches for the wire placement later this winter.
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Here is a 4 arm Kniffin. Note the small spur near the trunk on each are. This is called a renewel spur and it is for the following years growth (Picture: Ontario Agriculture and Food)
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Our final picture is that of a top wire Cordon system. This sytem is good for hybrids and vines that have a down ward growth tendancy. (Picture: https://go.dmacc.edu)
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Here is a mid wire Cordon, This is good for varieties that have an upward growth habit. (Picture: https://go.dmacc.edu)
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