Vineyard getting green

Perennial plants such as grapevines die back in the fall and start growth again each spring. New growth emerges only from growing points, also called "buds". When the vines were pruned last winter, a certain number buds were left on each vine. In our region those buds began growth in september.

Energy for the differentiation and growth of the plant material is provided by metabolism of carbohydrates created last fall in the leaves and stored over the winter in the woody parts after the crop was harvested but before the plant went into dormancy.

In March to April when the grapes are ready to harvest the cluster will be about 30cm long and weigh about 400 grams.