On 10/23/2012 10:12 PM, David Rance wrote:
Our problem is that the soil is pretty acidic, but I gather
vines like chalk.

Yes, they do. Particularly a chalky, flinty soil. In fact Seyval won't
fertilise unless it *is* grown on a chalky soil. Such a malady is known
as "coulure".

Yes, I've heard of coulure, vaguely. Any tips for vines that will do
well at at pH 5 - 5.5?