Soil for grape cultivation should have good drainage, with sandy or loamy soil being ideal. The pH should be slightly acidic, between 5.5 and 7.0. A moderate amount of organic matter is beneficial, but excessive amounts can hinder root development. The soil should be at least 50-60 cm deep to support root growth and nutrient absorption, providing an optimal environment for healthy grape production.
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Improve Soil Nutrients
Soil moisture refers to the amount of water present in the soil. It is a critical component in the water cycle and plays a vital role in soil health. Soil moisture as a medium of reactions, also affects the solubility and delivery of the nutrients to plants and soil microbes. The measurement of soil moisture is important for managing water resources and optimising agricultural practices. A good soil should have high water permeability and high water holding capacity which enable the mitigation of flood and drought.
Promote Soil Moisture
BEST Farming Systems promote soil moisture retention through our all-natural biostimulant solutions like TM Agricultural, which enhance soil structure and balance nutrients. Our products boost organic matter and microbial activity, leading to better water absorption and retention in the soil. By reducing soil compaction and encouraging sustainable practices such as cover cropping, we help farmers maintain optimal moisture levels, supporting healthier crops and more sustainable agriculture
Encourages Consistent Plant Growth
More uniform plant growth refers to achieving consistent and even development of plants across a agricultural field. This means that the plants grow at a similar rate and period, have a similar size and structure, and reach maturity simultaneously. Uniform growth helps ensure that the entire crop ripens evenly, which simplifies management tasks such as pruning, harvesting, and applying treatments. It also leads to higher and more consistent quality of the produce, as all plants receive the same care and resources, reducing variability and improving overall productivity.
Promotes Even Ripening
Promoting even fruit ripening refers to the process of ensuring that all the fruits on a plant, or across a crop, mature and ripen at the same rate and time. This uniform ripening is achieved through consistent and optimal agricultural practices, including proper irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and the use of growth-enhancing products. Even ripening simplifies harvest operations, improves the quality and consistency of the fruit, and enhances the overall efficiency of the production process. It results in fruits that have a uniform appearance, flavor, and sugar content, which is particularly important for meeting market standards and consumer expectations.
PROMOTES EARLY HARVEST 3.34% avg
Enhances Fruit Coloration
Improving fruit color involves enhancing the visual appearance and pigmentation of fruits to achieve desired characteristics. This can be achieved through various agricultural practices, such as optimizing soil nutrition, managing water and sunlight exposure, and controlling pests and diseases that may affect fruit coloration. Additionally, the use of specific cultivation techniques or treatments, such as foliar applications or specialized fertilizers, may be employed to enhance the intensity, uniformity, and vibrancy of fruit color. Improved fruit color enhances the market appeal of the produce, indicating ripeness, freshness, and quality to consumers, thereby contributing to increased sales and market competitiveness.
Boosts Brix Levels 24.33% avg
Enhances Overall Performance
To enhance vineyard performance means to improve the overall efficiency, productivity,and quality of vineyard operations. This includes optimizing vine health, increasing grape yield and quality, ensuring uniform growth and ripening, reducing costs through better resource management, and adopting sustainable practices that lead to long-term vineyard viability and profitability. Enhanced performance also involves implementing innovative techniques and products that support these goals, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for both the vineyard
and its associated wineries.
It all Starts in the Soil
At BEST Farming Systems, we rejuvenate your soil and help your crops thrive with crop-specific protocols and premium, proven ingredients.
First Application: Apply to soil 0 to 6 weeks prior to planting.
Ongoing Application: Apply same dose to soil every 3 months.
Special Treatment: Apply to the soil 1 month after the first application.
Dilution: 1:100 of water or greater.
Note: It can be mixed with most pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.
Applicaton: Apply to soil every 3 months.
Dilution: 1:100 of water or greater.
Note: Mix with TM AG for better results.
For Heavy Harvest: Apply once in the fall, direct on the soil after harvest.
For Hardpan Soil: Apply a Double Dose (X2) to the soil.
Dilution: 1:100-2000 of water.
Note: Do not mix with Phosphates or Sulphates. Jar test before adding ANY product other than water.
Application: Reduce the amount of the existing mixed biocides by 50%, and mix with 25% of the MH50. It is compatible with most pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
Dilution: Follow the existing dilution rate.
Note: If using a biocide in powder form, use half the recommended amount and mix well.
Application before Flowering: Apply to the foliage every 1 to 2 weeks after the 4-5 leaf stage.
Application after Flowering: Switch to Herk 3K once flowering begins, during the gestation period.
Dilution: 1:500-2000 of water or greater.
Note: When filling the sprayer, add Herk 5K first, then add water.
Application after Flowering: Apply to the foliage every 1 to 2 weeks once flowering begins.
Dilution: 1:500-2000 of water or greater.
Note: When filling the sprayer, add Herk 3K first, then add water.
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Sweeter Grapes, Healthier Vines, Better Soil: BEST Farming Systems Impresses at Uniq Fruit Farm in Gurun, Kedah in 2019
15 June 2015 • Australia / Western Australia / Shires of Donnybrook-Balingup
Preston Vale Vineyard, Australia Sees Success with BEST Farming System in 2015: Promote Uniform Growth, Earlier Ripening, Quality and Sustainability
