TIOWARDS the end of last season as we moved through late summer and into the fall, our grapevines were doing their job by maturing their crop, and we, as growers, started to relax. But this is not a time when growers shouldbecome complacent. Most of the time I see growers getting so absorbed with the logistics of harvest that they are not paying attention to the health of their vines. In the time leading up to harvest, soils should be kept reasonably moist to allow for normal vine functions. After harvest, restoring soil moisture should be a top priority. If you don't maintain relatively moist soils, your vines miss out on an opportunity to improve overall health and ensure the best possible crop yield next season.
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