Winegrowing

 

Success in winegrowing primarily depends on soil fertility. The Effective Microorganisms promote regenerative microorganisms and organisms in the soil. They help to convert organic materials into nutrients that are available for plants and create an environment in which the pathogenic bacteria and pests are removed from their habitat.

 

Effective Microorganisms help to significantly increase soil fertility and increase plants’ growth and resistance. This treatment provides possibilities for organic substances that were gathered during the harvest to benefit plants in the soil again. This causes a reduction in operational costs, while at the same time increasing quality and yield.

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The effects of Effective Microorganisms in winegrowing

 

Increases the harvest, while reducing operational costs, because:

  • the health and fertility of the soil is promoted
  • the development of the humus (formation of the clay-humus complex) is increased
  • the biological activity of the soil is vitalised – many worms populate the earth
  • the moisture and nutrient retention capacity of the soil is improved
  • thanks to the quicker warming of the earth in spring, vegetation begins earlier (EM earth is 3 – 4 °C warmer)
  • root growth is simulated and the plants’ level of resistance is increased
  • fertiliser costs are reduced thanks to more readily available nutrients

 

Better quality fruits, because:

  • fruits look better and have better colouring.
  • the fruits are characterised by their outstanding taste.
  • the fruits mature more evenly and are of a standard size.
  • the fruits contain more antioxidants and bioactive substances such as vitamins, trace elements, etc.
  • fewer crop shortfalls
  • The harvest can be stored for much longer.

 

 

 

 

Instructions

 

Regular spraying of grapevines

Regular spraying with EM increases the plants’ resistance power, i.e. they are less susceptible to disease and pests. The Effective Microorganisms create an environment on the surface of the plants that viruses avoid. Basal rock dust forms an additional housing for the Effective Microorganisms and the silicon in the basal rock dust optimises the effectiveness of the solar radiation. The EM-Ceramic Powder causes constant growth in the fruits.

 

Basic treatment per ha.

5 kg extra-fine basal rock dust

30 l EM-Active

500 l water

 

Additional intensive treatment (in the case of high pest and/or fungal infection strain) per ha:

1 kg EM-Ceramic Powder

0.5 l MK 5

0.5 l Fermented Plant Extract

 

Stir the extra-fine basal rock dust and the EM-Ceramic Powder with a small amount of EM-Active into a smooth, liquid matter. As soon as all of the stone dust has been dissolved, the rest of the EM-Active and the water and, if necessary, additional MK 5 and Fermented Plant Extract are added. A high-pressure sprayer with a continuous agitator suspends the powder.

 

Time and frequency: at least 14 days before the buds swell, when it is frost-free. Apply the mixture up to 8 times each season, until shortly before the first frost. Spray the solution in the morning or evening, not in direct sunlight.

 

 

Add Bokashi (EM compost) to improve the soil

Bokashi gives the soil lots of organic compounds. Spraying with EM-Active creates a stable environment more quickly and promotes the conversion of the organic compounds into topsoil.

Do you want to produce Bokashi yourself? Here are the instructions.

 

First step: Apply self-manufactured Bokashi and basal rock dust.

Quantity per ha.

3 – 5 t Bokashi depending on the amount of organic substances present in the soil

1 – 2 t basal rock dust

 

Second step: After applying the Bokashi, spray or water the soil with the following EM-Solution and work into the soil.

In winegrowing, mulching is an alternative to working into the soil.

Quantity per ha.

100 l EM-Active

600 l water

 

Additional intensive treatment (in the case of high pest and/or fungal infection strain) per ha:

2 kg EM-Ceramic Powder

 

Stir the EM-Ceramic Powder with a small amount of EM-Active into a smooth, liquid matter.  A high-pressure sprayer with a continuous agitator suspends the powder.

 

Time and frequency: perform this soil improvement procedure once in Autumn or in Spring. 

 

 

Apply EM-Solution (alternative to the Bokashi variety) to improve the soil

Instead of applying Bokashi, spray or water the following solution:

 

Quantity per ha.

10 kg EM-Ceramic Powder

400 l EM-Active

2000 l water

Also apply 1 – 2 t of basal rock dust every 2 years. (Alternatively, 40 kg of extra-fine basal rock dust can be mixed into this EM-Solution and applied.)

 

Completely dissolve the EM-Ceramic Powder in a small amount of EM-Active, then stir into all the EM-Active and water. A high-pressure sprayer with a continuous agitator suspends the ceramic powder.

 

Time and frequency: perform this soil improvement procedure once in Autumn or in Spring.

 

 

Mulch treatment to improve the soil

 

EM-Solution at a ratio of 1:10 (EM-Active: water) when mulching. Dosage for each mulch process:

 

Quantity per ha.

60 l EM-Active

600 l water

 

Time: Mulch in the morning dew or in the evening, not in strong sunlight.

 

 

Watering

Water quantity varies depending on type of vines, moisture conditions and ground conditions

 

Mixture ratio: 1 l of EM-Active to 1000 l of irrigation water (1: 1000)

or 30 l EM-Active / ha. / week

 

 

Seedling treatment

To encourage root formation in young vines, the roots are quickly dipped in an EM-Solution of 1:100 (EM-Active: water) and then sprinkled with basal rock dust.