Magnesium deficiency made worse by
- Sandy soils
- Acidic soils
- Potassium rich soils
- Soils receiving high potash applications
- Cold wet periods
Magnesium is important for
- Combats chlorosis giving healthier greener foliage
- Increases alcohol content in berries
- Increases sugar levels in berries
- Prevents and controls grape stem necrosis
Yara recommended fertilizers for Magnesium
YaraVita BUD BUILDER FL
Grapevines: 1 to 3 applications of 5 l/ha applied pre-flowering at a 10-14 day interval. Also, 10 l/ha applied post-harvest before leaf fall. Water rate: 500 to 1000 l/ha.
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Grapevines: Magnesium deficiency: 3 l/ha. Apply at flower truss visible, flower buds separated and at fruit set. Water rate: 200-500 l/ha. N.B. Do not exceed a maximum concentration of 2 litres per 100 litres water. Grape Stalk Necrosis: 5 l/ha. Three applications from bunch closure at 7 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200-500 l/ha. N.B. Do not exceed a maximum concentration of 2 litres per 100 litres water.
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Grapevines: Where magnesium levels are low to marginal apply 3 l/ha at flower truss visible, flower buds separated, and at fruit set. For grape stalk necrosis (grape shrivel) apply 3 applications of 4 to 5 l/ha commencing at pea-sized berries and again at veraison and 1 month before harvest. Note: For table grapes, applications should be completed 1 month before harvest. Water rate: 500-1000 l/ha.
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