Leaf stripping
- Procedure : Removing leaves from the fruiting zone
- Phytosanitary interests :
- Ventilate the bunches to limit the development of diseases (botrytis, powdery mildew, mildew) and ensure better penetration of the products into the area to be protected
- Interests of the technique :
- Promote the ripening of bunches more exposed to the sun
- Induced effects :
- Improve the exposure of grapes
- Promote maturity (better sunshine)
- Promote the synthesis of polyphenols when leaf stripping is early
- Facilitate grapes targeting for protection products: less risk of losses