- 1). Plant Pinot Noir grapevines where they will get plenty of sunlight but remain cool. A gentle, east-sloping hill offers the best exposure to sunlight.
- 2). Dig up 6 to 8 inches of soil in quick-draining area. Add gravel to the soil. Mix by volume one part gravel to two parts soil, and replace it in the planting area.
- 3). Dig holes 2-1/2 to 3 feet deep for a trellis. Place posts for the trellis in the holes. Fill the holes with the mixture of potting soil and gravel to allow for good drainage.
- 4). Remove damaged roots and secondary or weaker canes from the grapevines.
- 5). Dig shallow holes at the base of the trellis holes. Spread the roots of the Pinot Noir grapevines and place them gently into the holes. Cover them with a thin layer of potting soil.
- 6). Trim off all but the two strongest buds on each stem. Water once a day in the morning or late afternoon, while it is still cool. Watering isn't necessary on days with rain.
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