The problem comes up every year. With global warming, the vines are starting more or less prematurely. The risks of suffering the full brunt of possible episodes of spring frost are thereby increased. With the many hazards that the profession has had to endure in recent years, winegrowers are adapting and preparing to fight against this scourge which, when it occurs, leaves the buds no chance.
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Most have experimented, since 2021 for some, with different types of pruning to compare the evolution of the vines. “ There are several possible strategies. On the one hand, late pruning to delay bud burst and create a lag of a few days which can make a big difference….
