Northern California winemakers shift practices amid drought emergency
Following a winter with extremely low levels of rain, the area’s main sources of irrigation water, Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma, are in short supply. Drought conditions are not new for local growers, unfortunately. Many continue to adjust their viticultural practices to adapt to the ever-changing climate. … New plantings will have more spacing between rows to facilitate wider cross-arms, which will help promote shading … drought-tolerant rootstocks that are more capable of establishing deeper root systems quicker …
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