Trellising and fencing
A key to vineyard development is the choice of trellising systems.
Because vineyard trellis systems are essential to good fruit production
it is important to choose the right trellis for the grape variety,
soil and climate specific to the site. Trellises control vigorous
vines, sunlight penetration, spray penetration and air flow around
the grapevines.
Wine Diva’s listing includes manufacturers and retailers of vineyard
trellising systems and trellis accessories.
The main types of grape trellis used in Australia are the Scott
Henry trellis, vertical shoot trellis (VST), T trellis, wide T
trellis, Geneva double curtain trellis, single wire trellis and
hanging cane trellis systems.
Most posts for grapevine trellising systems are timber posts, either
pine posts or hardwood posts. Also used are steel posts, with some
firms manufacturing plastic posts for vineyards.
There are also trellis system accessories such as hooks, clips,
staples and ties, including wire and plastic ties, twines and tapes.
In order to assemble grapevine trellising systems tools such as
trellis guns, tying tools, clip applicators and staplers, including
pneumatic staple guns, are essential for applying trellis components.
Wine Diva’s listing also includes manufacturers and retailers of
wire and wire products used in vineyards. Steel fencing and trellising
wire, wire ties, wire joiners, and clips and equipment such as wire
strainers and other tools for ensuring correct wire tension.
Fencing supplies are also included in Wine Diva’s listings. Manufacturers
and retailers of timber fences, steel fences and plastic fence products
are listed.
Specialist fencing contractors and trellising contractors do the
work of installing trellising systems and fences in vineyards.