Viticulture question 255


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Sure here's what it says: pH - moderately acid - 5.2-6.0 Phosphorus (P) - high - 40-100 ppm Iron - good - not specified ?

They recommended pH in the soil between 5 and 6 so that is just right. Calcium and magnesium are low so broadcast 750 lbs-acre of gypsum and 250 lbs-acre of epsom salts.

"Macro nutrients (N, P, K) need to be increased to insure good growth" so they said 60 lbs actual nitrogen, 60 lbs P2O5 and 250 lbs K2O (lower case numbers here, can't work that out in this format) Conflicting sources recommended differing levels of nutrients so the lab person made educated guesses as to the quanbreasties. To attain this mix she recommended 436 lbs-acre of 10-10-10 plus 218 lbs of 0-0-60 per acre. Apply 1-2 nitrogen prior to bud break and the other half post bloom. I figure I have another month before the buds start to pop.

They also said I may want to incorprate some boron and zinc. Once again this is probably due to conflicitng recommendations. My little plants need to get bigger. Like I said, all I want is vine growth and I'll worry about grapes next year or the following year after that.

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Thanks you guys, for taking the time to look at my problem. I will get that book to add to my collection. CB

 


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