Trimming, topping
- Procedure : removal of the ends of twigs growing upwards (topping) or on the sides (trimming)
- Phytosanitary interests :
- Limit the vegetative volume exposed to diseases (less crowding of vegetation) and prevent the vines from falling
- Interests of the technique :
- Allow the passage of gear in the inter row
- Promote the ripening of fruit branches bearing grapes and control vigor
- Induced effects :
- Improve the sunshine of the bunches
- Allow the sources of inoculum to be removed