Mathrubhumi EnglishMay 22
A silent revolution is unfolding in Kashmir’s orchards as imported rootstocks from Europe and beyond help improve plant cultivation and strengthen the horticulture sector. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/kashmir-nurseries-imported-rootstocks-horticulture-dwhe8yop?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Kashmir #Horticulture #KashmirOrchards #Rootstocks
RandyCaparoso.wineauthorJun 5, 2025
In today's Lodi Wine post (https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Are-own-rooted-grapevines-superior-to-grapevines-grafted-on-rootstocks-), the question answered: Are own-rooted grapevines (typical of old vines in Lodi) superior to grapevines grafted on rootstocks?
#rootstocks #ownrooted #lodiwine #lodiwinecountry #viticulture
RandyCaparoso.wineauthorJun 2, 2025
Observations based upon firsthand experiences in Lodi, California. Re https://caparoso.substack.com/p/are-own-rooted-grapevines-superior
#oldvines #historicvineyards #ownrooted #rootstocks
Are own-rooted grapevines superior to grapevines grafted on rootstocks?

Observations based upon the Lodi, California experience

The Wine Clarion by Randy Caparoso
Glen L CreasyMar 23, 2025

Dormant rootstock vineyard in the Languedoc

#Vineyard #Rootstocks #Languedoc #Viticulture

Glen L CreasyNov 13, 2024

A good example of the start of scion (Viognier in this case) rooting because the under-vine weeder has mounded up soil around the vine trunk.

If this continues, you end up with the situation in the second photo: large roots growing from the scion but the rootstock fails to thrive. Eventually the rootstock dies off and the vine is own-rooted (and therefore susceptible to phylloxera and other soil conditions they may not be well adapted to...).

#Viticulture #Rootstocks #Rooting #OwnRoots