Cool climate wine regions present unique challenges and opportunities for grape growers. Omnia Specialities Australia offers a comprehensive solution with their cutting-edge products: Mega-Kel-P®, Bacstim® 100, and Rhizovator™. Let's explore the benefits these products bring to cool climate winegrapes.
Mega-Kel-P®
Mega-Kel-P® is a premium foliar fertilizer enriched with kelp and essential nutrients. It enhances fruit set, increases stress tolerance, and improves yield.
2Bacstim® 100 and Rhizovator™
Bacstim® 100 and Rhizovator™, when used together, can provide valuable benefits for winegrapes:
- Enhanced nutrient availability: Bacstim® 100 supplies high performance beneficial soil microorganisms, while Rhizovator™ stimulates their growth, improving nutrient uptake for the vines.
- Robust root systems: the Bacillus species in Bacstim® 100 produce auxins, leading to robust root growth and improved access to water and nutrients. Rhizovator™ also stimulates root growth due to its content of humic acids and kelp.
- Stress resistance: the combined effects of Bacstim® 100 and Rhizovator™ enhance the vines' ability to cope with climate stressors, such as temperature fluctuations and water stress.
Recent studies conducted in the cool climate wine regions of South Australia have demonstrated that the synergistic use of Mega-Kel-P®, Bacstim® 100, and Rhizovator™ can lead to a significant increase in grape yields, ranging from 22 per cent (pc) to an impressive 52 pc. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that despite the yield boost, the quality of the grapes remains uncompromised.
Graph showing Shiraz yield percentage change vs control
Benefits of the Trio
Combining Mega-Kel-P®, Bacstim® 100, and Rhizovator™ not only offers a range of individual benefits for winegrapes, but also has the potential to substantially elevate yields without sacrificing fruit quality.
This powerful trio of products can empower winegrowers to unlock the full potential of their vineyards and achieve excellent harvests. With enhanced fruit quantity, improved stress resistance, and sustainable vineyard management, these innovative products from Omnia Specialities Australia provide a winning formula for success in viticulture.
As growers embrace these cutting-edge solutions, the future looks bright for the world of cool climate wines.
This article was written by Andrew Doecke, Innovation & Development Manager Omnia Specialties Australia for Elders' Seasons magazine.