SOIL PREPARATION

FIGURE 2.12: Grapevines planted in extremely stony soils are a common sight in the Hex River valley, Goudini and some areas in the Breede River valley. Such soils require light, frequent irrigations and adaptations to the fertiliser programme (Photo: P. Myburgh, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij).

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