Mulching the winter greenery

We are now mulching the last of the winter-growth vegetation - much to the
joy of the birds, who find their dinner table set with a feast.

If one looks closely at the vines, it is easy to tell the difference between
healthy shoots and those damaged by the frost.

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Losses of 70% due to the late frost

Now it has become a sad certainty. The damage we suffered from the late
frost ranges from 10% to 95%, with an average loss of 70%. Our vineyards in
detail:

Dürr 10%
Katerstein 20%
Gloria 30%
Föllikberg 50%
Tatschler 60%
Haussatz 70%
Point 70%
Setz 80%
Bartsatz 95%
Steinmühle 95%

The vines will sprout once more from the secondary buds, but these will grow
few clusters – perhaps none at all.
Furthermore, development will be retarded, and there is no guarantee that
the grapes will ripen to full maturity.

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