Our Spray Programme
We want to be clear about what happens to our vines and vineyard during the growing season. This helps you make informed choices and support those who are genuinely organically grown, sustainable and eco-friendly.
NO HERBICIDE, NO PESTICIDE, NO FUNGICIDES
*technically anything used to inhibit negative fungal pathogens is a fungicide. However we are using plants, bacteria & beneficial fungus to achieve this.
FOLIAR (SPRAY) PROGRAMME 2025/6
This year we are using fermented herbs and sea water, inoculated with lactic acid bacteria from fermented rice water.
Date: 21/10/25
Wind Direction: Temperature:
Wind Speed: Humidity:
1. Sea water 5%
2. Herbs 5% (Lavender, Rosemary, Native Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Dandelion, Yarrow, Chickweed)
3. Molasses 2L per hectare
4. Fermented rice water - lactic acid bacteria
The plants provide the precursor for the amino acid protein, which helps to strengthen the bacterial cultures on the leaves which help fight off diseases.
Date: 5/11/24
Wind Direction: SE Temperature: 21
Wind Speed: 12kmph Humidity: 65%
Seaweed - full of essential oils, amino acids and minerals; to boost the plants strength and stimulate immunity.
Molasses - rich in micro and macro nutrients to help with moisture retention and boost cell structure. The molasses also increases the sugar content on the leaf making it hard to digest for certain insect pests.
Crop Biolife - this product is made up of Yucca extract that helps boost the water holding capacity in the leaf and bitter orange extract (flavonoid).
“The flavonoids in CropBioLife stimulate the already existing flavonoids in plants and have shown to significantly boost their health and improve overall production.”
There are some antimicrobial CBL, therefore we avoid adding compost teas or biological based products to this particular mix.
Polyoxin-D Zinc salt - this products functions as a chitin synthesis inhibitor, limiting the production of chitin for fungal cell walls. Specifically that of powdery mildew. This is classed as a bio-fungicide. Made from binding fermented bacteria with Zinc.
Tea Tonic - We used several dried herbs to create a tea blend that would be beneficial for the vines and also help to inhibit any negative fungal growth.
Meadowsweet + Willow bark - anti fungal properties with the salicylic acid component.
Echinacea + Rosehip - anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial. Helps to restore tissue and provide valuable vitamins and nutrients.
Aloe juice - to aid cell healing and moisture retention in the leaves, helping to combat the effects of heat stress.
Molasses - rich in macro and micro nutrients to help with moisture retention and to boost cell structure. Increasing Prix level in the levels to aid in pest resistance.
Date: 14/12/24
Wind Direction: SW Temperature: 26
Wind Speed: 15kmph Humidity: 48%
Date: 18/1/25
Wind Direction: SSE Temperature: 18
Wind Speed: 16kmph Humidity: 54%
Tribus Bacillus amyloliquefaciens - these beneficial bacteria inhibit the germination of powdery mildew spores. It can also induce systemic resistance in plants, which helps them defend against pathogens.