We know how important it is to use the best possible planting material to ensure premium wine quality, so we use the latest technology available in vine production. Here are four major reasons why you should source your grapevines from Stanmore Farm.
Vines can be supplied as...
We supply vines in four ways to complement the way you approach your vineyard planning
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BARE ROOTED VINES
Stanmore Farm’s best seller is the industry-standard two-budded dormant vine. Grown to world-leading standards, the New Zealand Winegrowers Grafted Grapevine Standard (NZWGGS), Stanmore vines are premium first-grade quality. They are supported by rigorous systems and documentation to ensure both traceability back to the original source material and trackability through the grafting and growing process.
Vines are available from July onwards. If winter or early planting is planned, please inform us so we can prioritize processing and dispatching these vines from the nursery.
All mother vines are virus-tested and monitored throughout the growing season. Ampelography ensures complete traceability from our nursery to your vineyard.
Stanmore Farm grapevines often exceed the minimum physical specifications as per the GGS. Our first-grade vines meet or exceed the following standards:
- Minimum total length: 250mm
- Root length: 75mm-100mm
- Strong graft (strength tested)
- Minimum rootstock diameter: 7mm
- Minimum scion diameter: 4mm
Standard vines are grafted in the spring (September-November) and are then nurtured by our dedicated team. Once the vines become dormant the following winter, they are lifted and processed. The vines are then kept in cold storage and are ready for dispatch from July onwards.
TALL VINES
Stanmore Farm prides itself on providing growers with solutions to ensure we are at the front of the industry when it comes to providing grafted grapevines.
Our tall vines are two-year-old vines that meet all the requirements of the GGS and are generally used for vineyard replanting/ filling in gaps.
Increased carbohydrate storage for maximum growth in the vineyard, and a competitive root system to allow interplanting.
Tie directly to your fruiting wire (no summer training young vines!). Tall vines are out of the rabbit and frost zone making managing a development that much easier.
If you are after specific clone and rootstock selection, please talk to Harry early, to ensure we have the right material for your needs. Most of our tall vines are grafted to order two years in advance. We can supply tall vines the following year off our standard bare rooted vines surplus list.
In short Stanmore farms team have done year one growing and training for you saving time and labour costs.
We offer Dormant Bare Rooted tall vines and Potted tall vines.
Stanmore TALL VINE specifications:
- 1.5m Tall
- Trueness to type
- GGS certified
- 2YO vine to ensure maximum carbohydrate storage
- Dormant and fully lignified cane to tie direct to fruiting wire
- Established root system
Bare rooted:
- Tall vines are sent to the grower bare rooted (winter/spring) attached to a bamboo stake.
- Bare rooted tall vines are great if the grower is planting many as it helps with ease and cost of transport.
- No guards required
Potted Vines:
- Planted in PB 12 bag and attached to a bamboo stake.
- Ready for dispatch from May onwards for easy planting.
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POTTED VINES
At Stanmore Farm we can supply potted vines for planting the same year as grafting. Orders need to be in before the end of August to ensure we have enough time to grow and harden off your plants. We suggest where possible to use standard bare rooted vines but have potted vines available to “top up orders” or get your vines that little bit sooner.
Potted vines are a great way to get plants in the ground a season earlier, but do require a lot more work (water) in their establishment phase. We recommend planting after Spring frosts and ensure irrigation is already set up before the plants arrive.
Plants will be out of the hothouse and hardened off pre-dispatch. They arrive green growing and will have a minimum of 20cm of new season growth. Refer to the NZWGGS for full specs.
A minimum order of 30 plants is required for all potted vine orders.
MAGNUMS
We offer Magnums in the form of tall rootstock short scion, to order only. There may be times where surplus vines are on our availability list.
Magnums are targeted mainly at our Otago and frost prone growers to give them a little more peace of mind during frost fighting.
Vines are available from July onwards. If winter or early planting is planned, please inform us so we can prioritise processing and dispatching these vines from the nursery.
Magnums can be selected from any of Stanmore Farm rootstock range and grafted any scion. To ensure we have the rootstock cut, we need orders in as early as possible, pre-dormancy is best, but subject to availability.
Magnums are tall rootstock, 700mm long, with a standard two budded scion. Supplied as a bare rooted dormant vine. Our Short Talls meet all the standards of the NZWGGS and are certified true to type.
Stanmore TALL SHORTS Specifications:
- 700mm tall
- Two budded
- Vigorous root system
- Out of the frost and rabbit zone requiring no spray guards
- Root length: 75mm-100mm
- Strong graft (strength tested)
- Minimum rootstock diameter: 7mm
- Minimum scion diameter: 4mm
Magnums are grafted in the spring (September-November) and are then nurtured by our dedicated team. Once the vines become dormant the following winter, they are lifted and processed. The vines are then kept in cold storage and are ready for dispatch from July onwards.
Pre-order Vines
To pre-order, please complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Superior Quality
Our vines stand out because they have big, healthy root systems, strong top growth and excellent fully callused graft unions. The quality control system used at lifting is rigorous and ensures only premium vines are produced.
High Health
All Stanmore Farm vines have been grown in a phylloxera-free nursery that incorporates sustainable management practices. They are inoculated with Trichoderma to enhance pathogenic fungal resistance and improve growth. Budwood is audited. We provide ELISA tested NZWGGS certified vines.
Vine Certification
Our nursery has implemented a grapevine quality management programme. Our commitment to providing premium quality and high-health grapevines, is reflected in our documented system. We provide certified vines under the NZWGGS.
Advice & After-sales Service
Stanmore Farm is committed to ensuring the best possible start for your vineyard. Kate understands and consults in growing quality grapes for premium table wine.
Our vines are certified to the NZ Winegrowers Grafted Grapevine Standard and we are members of NZ VINA.
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