Drip Irrigation And Vine Management For The Small Vineyard

How to Design and Install a Reliable Irrigation System for your Small to Medium-Size Vineyard

What you'll learn
You will learn how to determine how much water your vines need on a weekly basis
You will learn how to determine your soil texture as an aid in managing your irrigation
You will learn how to calculate the amount and size of the piping required to irrigate your vineyard effeciently
You will learn and demonstrate how to create an irrigation schedule for your vineyard through practice exercises
You will learn basic vineyard management for your vines
Requirements
There are no requirements to join this course other than the interest and desire to gain knowledge in designing an efficient irritation system for your small vineyard and being introduced to some basic management practices in caring for the vines
Description
Vineyards have become more and more popular in recent years, but growing grapes takes time and lots of practice if you are to manage your vines properly.  There are many steps involved to turn grapes into wine, and it all starts with the irrigation system.  Your new grapes are most sensitive to diseases and failure during their first months and having irrigation that works properly and reliably will make operating your vineyard much more manageable.  This Course is on how to design an efficient irrigation system, one that pays attention to detail and looks at all of the factors necessary when designing and laying out your system.  Questions such as "What is your Soil Texture?"  Different soils hold different amounts of water.  Moisture content will change, not just with texture but with depth.  What is your water source?  How many gallons (liters) per minute do you have available? and at what operating pressure?  The irrigation is a critical part of growing grapes and making wine.  In many climates, without proper irrigation your grapes will die or be more susceptible to diseases that can ruin your vineyard.Beyond irrigation, knowing how to manage your vines is another critical part of having a successful vineyard and crop.  Our homeowner, who is also the vineyard manager, will be explaining her methods  in tending the vines throughout the season and up until harvest.This Course will cover all of these topics and more, in a straight-forward, easy to understand manner accessible to anyone who wants to better manage their new or existing grapevines.  Thanks for joining Marc and I as we as we guide you through the steps to successfully manage and care for your small vineyard!Rob LittlepageMarc Denzin

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Noise Disclaimer

Lecture 3 Introduction to the Course - An Overview

Lecture 4 Welcome to my Vineyard - A Brief History by Lisa Ann Worthington

Section 2: In The Field Part One - Practical Information You'll Need to Have

Lecture 5 Know Your Soil

Lecture 6 Know Your Water

Lecture 7 Pressure and Flow at the House

Lecture 8 Section Wrap-Up

Section 3: In The Studio - Designing Your Drip Irrigation System

Lecture 9 Elevation Considerations - A Little Math

Lecture 10 Design Considerations - Have a Scaled Drawing

Lecture 11 Irrigation Scheduling - Part One

Lecture 12 Irrigation Scheduling - Part Two

Lecture 13 Programming the Controller

Lecture 14 Section Wrap-Up

Section 4: In The Field Part Two - Installing the Designed System

Lecture 15 Drip System Components

Lecture 16 Drip Tubing Installation - A Brief Explanation

Lecture 17 The New System Installed

Lecture 18 Testing Emitter PSI

Lecture 19 Section Wrap-Up

Section 5: Vineyard Management

Lecture 20 Know Your Crop

Lecture 21 Using The Soils Analysis Report

Lecture 22 Cleaning the Vines

Lecture 23 The Harvest

Section 6: Course Wrap Up

Lecture 24 Course Wrap Up

Our ideal students are those just starting a small vineyard - either as a hobby or as a boutique business - and want to learn how to properly irrigate and manage their new vines.