Bud trimming, also known as bud rubbing or bud thinning, is a vineyard management practice that involves the removal of excess buds or shoots from grapevines. It is typically performed after bud break, when the buds have started to develop into shoots. Bud trimming is important for regulating the crop load and managing grape yield. By selectively removing excess buds or shoots, viticulturists can control the number of grape clusters that will develop on each vine. This practice ensures that the vine’s resources are not spread too thin and allows for a more balanced distribution of nutrients and energy among the remaining clusters.
