The most familiar and adapted rootstock to coastal and delta premium wine growing programs

Moderate vigor

Advantages:

• Phylloxera resistant
• Good nematode resistance, third only to Freedom and Salt Creek
• Moderate compatibility with virused budwood

Limitations:

• Needs regular irrigation through harvest
• Weak growth on sandy or shallow soils
• Requires careful management on adverse soil conditions

Successful Applications:

• Moderate density plantings on vigorous sites

There are better alternatives for:

• Production/split canopy systems