Nitrogen deficiency made worse by
- Low or high pH soils
- Sandy or light soils (leaching
- ) Low organic matter
- Drought conditions
- High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
- Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
- Fast growing crops
Nitrogen is important for
- Improved crop vigor and development
- Increased fruit set, yield and quality
- Improved berry color and wine quality
Yara recommended fertilizers for Nitrogen
YaraVita CROPLIFT
Grapevines: 2.5 to 5 kg/ha and repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals as required until pre-harvest. Avoid applications during flowering. Water rate: 500 to 1000 l/ha
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Grapevines: Two applications of 5 to 10 l/ha at a 10-to-14-day interval from leaves unfurled up to flower buds separated. Repeat, if necessary, at 5-10L/ha from fruitset up until the end of veraison. Water rate: 200-500 l/ha.
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