T-Budding Update

In our continuing effort to stay aggressively one step behind the technological curve, we present the next installment of the Hawkes Video Blog.In the second week of July, we budded hundreds of Merlot vines over to Cabernet Franc. One concern was that it was too late in the season. The oppressive mid-summer heat could seriously diminish our success rate.Of course, if you missed the first video post, it's recommended that you catch up. In our second post, we head back to Red Winery Road to check on the progress of the newly grafted Cab Franc vines. Although Jeremy's good looks reach an all-time low and Jake's wrinkle-free slacks need an oil-change, this time around we've deployed stunt drivers, pyrotechnics and background dancers. Actually, the real magic is not at all cinematic or theatrical.Check out the new video to see whether or not the grafting project was a success...

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[sonofsun4]

Hello.

When you cut the root stock, do you seal it with wax or something or just leave it just as you cut it???

Thanks from Texas

[RoyalWeddingRing]

Will it be King William III or King George VII when his time comes? Whatever happens she will be Queen Catherine!

[agrotis79]

So all he did was graft on the trunk of the previous grape vine variety?

He did not have to graft lower on the rootstock...very nice!

Anyone who doesn't like a mature vine can change it with this method.

[ketzalkoatl57]

amigo GRACIAS te saludo desde MEXICO muy bonito tu trabajo es motivante, ya vi tu secreto del fertilizante organico a base de orina de perro , felicidades buena suerte la mereces , mi pag es ( granja de educacion alternativa gea, en JALISCO MEXICO)

[keljay98]

great video