Glossary

Head-Trained

/HED traynd/

Bush vine training without trellis support.

Viticulture

Full Definition

Head-trained vines (bush vines, gobelet) grow as freestanding bushes without trellis support, with spurs arranged around a central head. Traditional in Mediterranean regions, particularly for old vines. The method suits hot, dry climates where shade protects fruit. More labor-intensive but associated with quality old vines.

Related Terms

bush vinesgobeletold vines

See Also

trellisingviticulture
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