Vineyard Machine Pruning Methods

Hedge, or box pruning, requires hedging the canopy back into a box based on the dimensions of the trellis. A “V” or minimally pruned cordon train system involves making a V-cut from the cordon up and out to leave upright growth. Crews are still needed to follow behind the pruning machines to clean up debris.

• Hedge is also called box pruning
• Hedging requires hedging the canopy into a box
• The box is based on the dimensions of the trellis
• A “V” or minimally pruned cordon train system
• Involves making a V-cut from the cordon up
• The V-cut is tapered out to leave upright growth
• Crews are still needed to follow behind the pruning machines to clean up debris