Why is cane pruning used for Thompson Seedless grapes?

Cane pruning is particularly beneficial for Thompson Seedless grapes primarily due to the characteristic of unfruitfulness of the lower buds. This grape variety tends to bear fruit predominantly on the upper sections of the cane. By employing cane pruning, growers can focus on the more fruitful buds, promoting better yields and fruit quality.

Cane pruning effectively removes older wood and allows the vine to produce new canes that will bear fruit, optimizing the production of grapes in the areas where the buds are more productive. This technique also helps in managing vine vigor and ensuring that the energy of the plant is directed towards producing high-quality fruit rather than sustaining less fruitful lower buds.