Is richrichter 110 a good rootstock?
Is richrichter 110 a good rootstock?
Richter 110 is well suited to all kinds of soils, including acid soils. It is an excellent rootstock in warm grape-growing areas with an arid climate. Ruggeri 140 is reported in some countries to be a vigorous rootstock with a long vegetative cycle and delayed maturity.
What is the difference between Richter 99 and 110?
The root system of Richter 99 is very strongly developed and very deep growing. Richter 110 is reported to be moderately vigorous to vigorous. The initial vine growth is slow because it first develops the root system. It is not appropriate for varieties with irregular fruit set.
Is Schwarzmann rootstock good for wine?
This rootstock imparts moderate-low vigour and good productivity. Because it is not drought tolerant it is best suited to deeper soils where there is access to good quality water. Schwarzmann has been reported to may take up higher levels of potassium which can have negative effect on wine quality.
Is red Ruggeri 140 a good rootstock?
Ruggeri 140 is reported in some countries to be a vigorous rootstock with a long vegetative cycle and delayed maturity. The root system is very deep-growing, well branched, resembling that of Rupestris du Lot. Because of its extreme vigor, it is not recommended as a rootstock for deep, fertile soils, well supplied with water.
