Once you find a property that fits your requirements, you can start evaluating that particular parcel—but what makes land suitable for a vineyard? This is a subject that people discuss for hours and hours. To start with, it is easier to say what land isn’t suitable for planting.
- Soils with slopes that exceed 50%.
- Soils that don’t drain at all or contain vernal pools.
- Land without an adequate source of water for irrigation.
- Too high – Growing grapes above 2,500 feet is a special challenge
- Too cold – Hard frosts (below 20 degrees) after February.
- Too cool – This is a variety by variety decision.
- Soils extremely high in Magnesium or extremely high in Calcium
Otherwise, grapes are a very adaptable plant and can grow just about anywhere. But, if you are looking for an especially good site, here are things to keep in mind.
- Hillside – 5% to 20% slope.
- Rocky – the rockier the better, although it will making farming difficult.
- Some altitude – between 1000 and 2000 feet.
- Good sun exposure.
- Well drained.
- Volcanic soils – but any rocky, well drained soil will work.
- Enough warmth every year to ripen grapes.
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