IMPIANTO DI UN NUOVO VIGNETO EP. 12: Germogliamento al secondo anno di allevamento.

How should I prune the first year after planting? The first rule is to not rush the plants into production; give them time to develop a good root system and reach a good diameter. If the vigor of the trained shoot is insufficient, with a diameter less than 13-15 mm, it's best to lower the plant and leave only two buds for retraining. If you find the vigor to be just sufficient, cut the plant above the two buds you'll use to support the plant, i.e., at the buds that will produce spurs or shoots for a future cordon. If the vigor is high, greater than 15 mm, turn the shoot on the wire, but be careful to perform green pruning to thin out the shoots and encourage the development of those needed to achieve the desired training shape.