RG, 420A or Gravesac for Chardonnay?

Cellar Rats (ITB)
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Anyone have experience/preference with either RG, 420A or Gravesac as a rootstock for Chardonnay? Soil is sandy-clay loam, well drained, but relatively acidic below the amended 2 foot horizon. There are 5 year old blocks of Pinot Noir on both RG and 420A on site that behave very nicely. Can I expect these rootstocks to perform similarly on site with Chardonnay?

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Hi Jim

You say that RG and 420A do well at your site with Pinot, then Chardonnay will be fine. After growing Pinot, you will have a walk in the park with Chardonnay…

Good luck

Marcy

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Thanks Marcy. Actually, my Pinot tends to behave relatively well (e.g., good sets, manageable disease pressure, etc.), so I feel fortunate. Bodes well for the Chard, I hope.

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Thanks Marcy. Actually, my Pinot tends to behave relatively well …[/quote]

if only you could say that for the guys that buy your grapes…

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if only you could say that for the guys that buy your grapes…[/quote]

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