VINE BLOSSOM – THE ADVICE from DOURO region (Portugal) -CROP DIARY
K2MC Channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql1SL1pRC18
The Douro region of northern Portugal is the home of Port. It takes its name from the Douro river, which flows east to west from the Spanish border to Oporto, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Though Douro is best known for its fortified wines, total production here is fairly evenly split between Port and non-fortified table wines.
In Douro we met Pedro Cabanita of CompoExpert Spain who had the kindness to share with K2MC audience the practices he recommends for this period of time (blossom stage) for the vineyards.
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” So, I recommend
– an application with Boron – in this case, the product Solubor®
– I will also recommend Calcium – in this case, the product TerraPlus® Ca Fluid which is combined very well with the boron playing a significant role not only in fruits but also after fruit setting and
– last but not least I recommend Basfoliar® Kelp a biostimulant made out of Ecklonia maxima, algae that contain natural auxins and these auxins will play an important role in the fruit setting stage “