What are we trying to achieve with the BluVite trials?

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. The goal of this study is to evaluate the use of BluVite as a sustainable way to increase the quality and quantity of grapes produced and secure long term benefits to the grapevine canopy growth and development.

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?

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

How can I get more information about BluVite?

For more information on the vineyard product, please contact JT Jaeger, our Sustainable Viticulture Specialist and Certified Crop Advisor.

JT Jaeger

John.jaeger@enartis.com

Cell: (707) 837-3704