- Duration
7 days over an 8 month period
- Attendance
Rock Lodge Vineyard is located near Scaynes Hill, eight miles north of Plumpton College.
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
Do you want to expand your understanding of vinegrowing?
The aims of this course is to provide a good level of knowledge and understanding of vinegrowing (viticulture) to those who wish to start growing grapes, work in a vineyard, enter the trade, or who have a strong interest in the world of wine.
During the course, vinegrowing theory is introduced in the morning classroom sessions, then put into practice during the afternoon sessions in the vineyard.
The seven day course follows the vinegrowing calendar and allows a good understanding of vineyard activity over an eight month period.
Please note:the course focuses on cool climate grape growing.
Course Content
- Evaluating and improving vineyard sites
- Selecting vine varietals and winter pruning
- Vine propagation and nutrition
- Planting and trellising vines
- Weed control and sustainable viticulture
- Vineyard pest and disease management
- Summer in the vineyard
The programme ends with a 30-minute multiple-choice exam.
The mornings are class-based theory sessions and the afternoons are practical sessions in the vineyard. Both are delivered at Rock Lodge vineyards, which are situated near Scaynes Hill, eight miles north of Plumpton College.
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in vinegrowing. There are no specific entry requirements.
Equipment needed
The session includes practical activity, so requires students to bring:
• Good sturdy footwear such as Wellington boots
• Working clothes or overalls
• Wet weather gear
Course Cost
£995 for the 8 month course.
Course Dates
- Start Date
- 6 November 2024
- End Date
- 18 June 2025
- Start Date
- 20 November 2024
- End Date
- 18 June 2025
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