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™WP
Grapevines: Apply 1 to 3 applications of 5-10 lbs/acre applied bud break thru pre-bloom at a 10-14 day interval. Also, during post-bloom thru berry sizing 1-2 applications in 7-14 day intervals. Also apply post-harvest before leaf senescence. Water rate: minimum 25 gallons/acre. Foliar application of Bud Builder may leave a white residue-deposit on the leaf or crop when applied close to harvest.
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Vines: 2 to 5 applications of 1-2 quarts/acre at 10-14 day intervals beginning at early shoot growth, flower buds separated and stretching, after berry set, berry size and early veraison before harvest. Water rate: minimum 20 gallons/acre.
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Vines: 1-2 quarts/acre at flower bud visible, flower buds separated after fruit set during berry sizing. For grape stalk necrosis (BSN): 2-4 quarts/acre at pea sized berries, start of veraison and 1 month before harvest. Water rate: 20 to 50 gallons/acre. N.B. Late applications may leave a deposit on berries.
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