With sustainability as an ever-increasing priority with grape growers, more innovative soil fertilizing materials will prove to be an indispensable tool to meet the challenges of modern-day agriculture and a changing climate, while simultaneously minimizing the impact of these agricultural systems on the environment.

What is BluVite?

BluVite was developed as a multi-purpose product for all vine varieties, for use in both mature vineyards and new plantings. Due to its particular composition and origin, BluVite helps facilitate the biological mechanisms that reactivate the unique microbiome of the vine. Moreover, the processes of selection and interaction between the vine specific microbiome and the soil are activated, with evident effects in the emission of secondary roots and strong adaptation to the biotic and abiotic stresses of the plant.

What benefits have we seen?

Furthermore, with the application of BluVite we have seen improvements in plant growth and grape maturity, including more uniform and robust canopy growth and improved cluster development. In this manner it is possible to stabilize the soil ecosystem in a sustainable way, while increasing targeted plant growth parameters, and the quality and quantity of the grapes produced. More specifically:

• Increased leaf area (LAI) and photosynthetic activity (SPAD)
• Increased shoot tip activity and apex growth (top 7 internodes)
• Increased shoot length and shoot diameter
• Greater uniformity in overall canopy growth
• More even and better berry set
• More even veraison
• Decreased grape juice potassium (K) levels and wine pH
• Increased phenolic composition and extractability in juice and wine

What does BluVite provide to the soil?

BluVite provides a source of minerals, magnesium sulfate, elemental sulfur and yeast hydrolysates.

How is BluVite used?

BluVite (and BluVite Red) is a powdered formulation and must be mixed in water, ensuring agitation to maintain suspension. It must be sprayed under the row (with a low volume tank), in order to obtain uniform covering of the soil under plants. It should be applied with a volume of water between 200/250 L/ha (22-28 gallons/acre) if there are forecasted rainfalls. During dry climate conditions, a larger volume of water will be necessary up to 600-800 L/ha (65-86 gallons/acre).

What is the timing of application?

BluVite must be applied in two vine growth phases:

• Bud break
• Beginning of flowering

What is the application rate?

Apply two annual applications at a dose of 18 kg/ha (16.5 lbs/ac) for each application. In young vineyards it should be done in two close-up treatments (1 month).

Is it compatible with herbicides?

BluVite is compatible with products registered and used for weed control.

What is the pricing?

BLUVITE RED

(for red grapes)

$13.00/kg (cost per acre: $189)

BLUVITE

(for red grapes)

$12.50/kg (cost per acre: $181)

For more information, click here for our YouTube channel where you can access the BluVite Webinar.

JT Jaeger

John.jaeger@enartis.com

Cell: (707) 837-3704