Episode 286
286: To Till or Not to Till: Impacts on Soil, Vines, and Vineyard Budgets
October 2, 202528m 47s
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Show Notes
Can no-till really work in low-rainfall, compaction-prone soils? Taylor Jones, Director of Viticulture at Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyards in Santa Barbara, California shares insights from an 8-year vineyard floor trial comparing till vs. no-till practices. From vine vigor to soil health, microbial life to tractor fuel savings, Taylor reveals surprising data and offers practical advice for growers considering a shift in floor management.
Resources:
- 262: A Vineyard Research Site to Study Soil Health
- 253: Regenerative Agriculture: The Path the Climate Change Resilience?
- 211: Vineyard Nutrient Management Across the United States
- California Department of Food and Agriculture's Healthy Soils Initiative
- Healthy Soils Playlist
- Taylor Jones | LinkedIn
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