Viticulture (Wine Grape Growing) – Introduction

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This course is aimed at the complete beginner interested in learning basic knowledge on how to cultivate vines.

This course in Viticulture covers the following topics:

• Legislation and Labeling
• Soil science, botany, evaluating and improving vineyard sites
• Selecting vine varieties and rootstocks and vine propagation and planting
• Winter pruning, vine propagation and nutrition
• Spray application and weed control
• Organic viticulture
• Planting and trellising vines
• Pest and disease management
• Vine canopy management
• Winery equipment and design (site visit)

No specific entry requirements or previous knowledge is required.

An MCAST Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all students attending more than 80% of lectures.

No examinations are held at the end of the course.

There are no additional costs or special materials/equipment to bring.