Grapevine nutrition is important for the health and productivity of a vineyard. Whether this nutrition comes from the soil or through applications, know what, and how much, a plant is using and what to apply is critical. Please refer to the following publications relating to vine nutrition management and soil fertility.
Nutrient Newsletter
Nutrient Digest – A newsletter for the Western US!
Tissue Sampling and Nutrient Management
- Vineyard Nutrient Management in Washington State – WSU #EM111
- Analytical Labs – A list of labs that are accredited for soil and tissue testing, maintained by the Soil Science Society of America
Soil pH & Remediation
- Soil Characteristics and Quality – A WSU Extension website with great information regarding soils. While tree-fruit focused, it has excellent information especially relating to replant issues.
- Managing Salt-Affected Soils for Crop Production – PNW #601e
- Acidifying Soil for Crop Production – Inland Pacific Northwest – #PNW599e
Soil Sampling and Nutrient Management
- Vineyard Nutrient Management in Washington State WSU #EM111
- Soil Sampling and Testing Guidelines – WSU Website
- ORGANIC – Soil Fertility in Organic Systems – #PNW644
- ORGANIC – Fertilizing with Manure and Other Organic Amendments – #PNW533
- Analytical Labs and Consultants can provide soil testing for herbicide residues, and general soil characteristics before you plant.
- Select “Browse by Services” on the above website. Labs listed under “Chemical Analyses, Agriculture” and “Environmental” likely do soil testing.
- Nematode testing information – Visit our Disease, Pests, and Weed Management Page
Understanding Fertilizer Calculations and Nutrient Availability
- Baseline Soil Nitrogen Mineralization: Measurement and Interpretation – OSU #EM9281
- Understanding and Measuring Organic Matter in Soil – WSU #EM118e
- Calculating Chemigation Injection Rates – WSU #FS035E
- ORGANIC – Organic Fertilizer Calculator – OSU Website
Coronavirus COVID-19
The V&E Program is following CDC, state, and university recommendations to practice social distancing in order to slow the spread of the novel COVID-19 virus. We have temporarily modified our operations to include teleworking options for our faculty, staff and graduate students, but remain available to serve you during regular business hours though email, phone and videoconference. Visit WSU’s source of updates and information about COVID-19 at wsu.edu/covid-19/
