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