In sum
As an irrigation specialist, these tools allowed me to be aggressive…very aggressive…especially in places where I know phenolic development is top priority for the winemaker. Every drop of irrigation water that wasn’t needed set us back a week from our target stress levels and this year, a couple weeks is all we had to build a whole season’s worth of stress.
You can spend a ton of money on technology right now if you want, but soil moisture probes and plant stress monitors are relatively inexpensive. Maybe you have some probes installed and you just don’t know how to use them. Here at Advanced Viticulture, we make technology work for you so you can make the best decisions.
Looking to get more from your vineyard technology?
Advanced Viticulture works with growers throughout California to interpret soil moisture, plant stress, weather, and irrigation data. Through our AVterra platform, we also integrate sensors into one dashboard and deliver practical irrigation guidance.
