Grant Schultz wrote:The depth and placement of plants here would be critical. Soil types, vine variety, and irrigation/rainfall all play into typical wine terroir decisions.
How large is your site?
Fastest way to lay out broadacre swales: GPS http://www.versaland.com/workshops/gps-keyline-design/
Hi there, I'm planning vineyards for a couple of clients near Greenville, SC. hot, humid summers, lots of rainfall, but a bit dry in summer. I'm thinking of planting the vines within about 6 inches to a foot of the cut edge of the swale the uphill side to keep their feet dry, filling the swale with wood chip wide enough for a walkway, and planting the berm to an alternative crop. Varieties will be known grown at local vineyards, including muscadine and some hardy wine varieties.
I'd love to hear thoughts, as well as ideas for companion plants.
Also, the link for broadacre swales no longer works

but I'd love to hear about the method.
Thanks,
Anna Marie
