"The compost tea used in my vineyard has worked particularly well. The plants are really healthy and so is the soil...With the tea, the mildew shows up, hovers, and goes away. It never builds up enough steam to take over a tea-sprayed area."
Jeff Wilson-Charles
Owner
Territorial Vineyards & Wine Co. |
Vineyard
The use of compost tea in vineyard production is gaining momentum in many wine producing regions of the world. Vineyard managers are observing the benefits of compost tea as an alternative to standard foliar programs. Used in conjunction with existing foliar regimens or as a stand-alone program, teas are effective in reducing common vine diseases such as powdery mildew and botrytis. In addition to disease suppressive qualities, compost tea also increases overall vine and soil health resulting in improved fruit quality.
Compost tea is being used successfully in vineyards worldwide for:
- Root development
- Disease suppression
- Cover crop management
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