Guidelines for the preparation of table grapes in SA for export 2025/2026_ND

Excessive vigour Long, thick canes (up to 5 m long).

Strong lateral shoot development and a large second crop. Strong tendril development. The tendril grows past the growth tip. Large, dark green basal leaves that turn yellow later.

Bluegreen bunches with poor taste. Sparse bunches at high risk of decay.

There are few or no sun patches beneath the trellis. The vineyard must be cut back every 2–3 weeks.