Tissue Sampling

Compare laboratories that conduct manure & other organic material analysis, soil analysis, growing media analysis, and plant tissue analysis.

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Sample Collection & Preparation for Perennial Fruit Crops

Grapevine nutrition plays a major role in the vineyard, including vegetative vigor, yield, fruit quality, cold hardiness, and longevity, therefore the nutrients in the soil and plant must be monitored and controlled for optimal efficiency. Since this is a constantly changing situation, it is best to set up a regular program of soil and petiole sampling and analysis, so those appropriate amendments can be made to keep the vineyard in vegetative and reproductive balance.