We are pleased to inform you that 2024 orders are now ready for shipment. Our team has meticulously graded the bareroot vines, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards.
If you are still in need of vines or exploring additional options, please reach out directly. We have excellent combinations in our inventory and can assist you in reserving the vines that best suit your needs.
Feel free to reach out when you are ready to proceed with your order or if you have any inquiries. We look forward to serving you and providing the finest vines for your planting needs.
Acclimating bareroot vines is a crucial step to ensure their successful establishment when planted. Here's a step-by-step guide on acclimating bareroot vines and root pruning:
1. Upon Arrival:
- Inspect the bareroot vines upon arrival to ensure they are in good condition.
- If the vines cannot be planted immediately (depending on when they are received), they should either be acclimated or kept in cold storage to prevent drying out.
2. Acclimation Process:
- Prepare a container, such as a ½ ton grape bin, filled with water.
- Place the bareroot vines in the container, ensuring that the graft union (the point where the scion is attached to the rootstock) is above the waterline. This helps prevent disease or rot issues at the graft union.
- Allow the roots to soak in water for 24-48 hours. This helps rehydrate the roots and prepares them for planting.
- After the initial soak, give the roots a period of 8-12 hours without water. This allows the roots to breathe and stimulates aeration.
- Subsequently, add water again and repeat the process until the vines are ready to be planted. This intermittent drying and soaking help the roots adjust to the new environment.
3. Root Pruning:
- Before planting, consider root pruning if the roots are excessively long. Root trimming to 2in. has shown to achieve the best results. Trim any broken or unhealthy roots, but be cautious not to remove too much healthy root material.
- Root pruning helps stimulate the growth of new, healthy roots and encourages the development of a well-branched root system, promoting better nutrient and water absorption.
4. Planting:
- Once acclimated and, if necessary, root-pruned, the bareroot vines are ready for planting.
- Dig a hole deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots without bending or crowding.
- Place the vine in the hole, spreading the roots evenly, and cover them with soil. Ensure that the graft union is positioned above the soil line.
- Water the newly planted vines thoroughly to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets.
5. Post-Planting Care:
- Provide adequate water and monitor the vines closely during the initial period after planting.
- Mulch around the base of the vines to retain moisture and suppress weed growth.
- Follow any additional care instructions provided by the nursery or supplier.
By following these steps, you enhance the chances of successful establishment and growth of bareroot vines in their new environment.
"The Guillaume Family, for more than one hundred & twenty years, has been dedicated to grafting grapevines. The Guillaume Grapevine Nursery maintains a constant focus on providing high-quality grapevine's that are traceable, while striving to produce the best grapevines through industry innovation. The world of wine is exciting but can be demanding. Quality choice wines can be attributed to the vine quality. The choice of adapted vine selections are a key to success factor in the wine industry. That's why we continue to share our passion with the same goals in mind: Provide our customers with healthy, top-quality vines AND, develop long-standing partnerships to assist customers by planting the vines that will adapt best to their vineyard."
- Guillaume Grapevine Nursery