Horticultural and agricultural soils in vineyards are tested to measure fertility and quality and are key factors in managing fertiliser programmes and identifying nutrient deficiencies. For winemakers, healthy soil is the foundation of vine performance and grape quality. Whether you're planting new blocks or refining your current management practices, our testing helps you grow with confidence.
Growing grapes for winemaking comes with unique soil fertility challenges. Understanding your vineyard’s nutrient profile supports better yields, stronger vines, and more resilient crops. We recommend the Basic Soil Profile, Sulphur Profile, and Available Nitrogen for most vineyards, with additional options like Soil Health Profile, Organic Soil Profile and Mehlich 3 trace nutrients may be useful
Agricultural soil testing for winemakers is useful for vineyards planted on former pastoral or cropping land. These tests help assess baseline fertility and guide initial fertiliser programmes, especially in conversion scenarios. We recommend the Basic Soil Profile and Sulphur Profile for most vineyard soils, with additional tests like resin phosphorus for RPR-treated blocks. These insights guide fertiliser decisions, prevent nutrient imbalances, and support consistent, high-quality wine production.
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