Petiole Testing

Comprehensive Petiole Testing for Vineyards

Ensure your vines receive the nutrients they need for optimal growth and fruit production. Cowaramup Agencies offers a professional petiole testing service designed to help viticulturalists assess soil nutrition during the critical flowering phase.


Why Petiole Testing is Essential

Petiole testing is a vital tool for understanding the nutrient health of your vines. By analyzing the nutrient levels in the petioles (leaf stems), you can determine whether your vines are receiving the right balance of nutrients to support optimal growth and fruit production.

Key Benefits of Petiole Testing:

  • Improved Fruit Quality: Ensures your vines have the nutrients needed for better flavor, size, and yield.
  • Optimized Nutrient Use: Helps avoid over-fertilization, saving costs and protecting the environment.
  • Early Problem Detection: Identifies nutrient deficiencies or toxicities before they impact your crop.
  • Tailored Fertilization Plans: Provides precise recommendations for amendments to enhance soil and vine health.

When and How Often to Test:

  • Frequency: Conduct petiole testing at least once per growing season to monitor changes and optimize your nutrient management plan.
  • Timing: The best time to test is during the flowering phase, when nutrient uptake is at its peak and provides the most accurate insights.

What’s Included for $90 Per Sample

Our petiole testing service includes:

  1. On-Site Sampling: Samples collected by our experienced vineyard specialist.
  2. Testing Kit and Delivery: Your sample kit is delivered directly to CSBP Laboratories for analysis.
  3. Expert Analysis: Results are reviewed by agronomist Brooke Anderson from Agronomy Solutions, providing actionable insights for your vineyard.
  4. All Fees Covered: The CSBP testing fee of $49.50 + GST is included in the service price.

Prefer DIY?

If you’d like to conduct the tests yourself, pick up a free CSBP sample kit (four sample bags) from Cowaramup Agencies. Please note that if you choose this option, the CSBP test fee will be invoiced directly to you by CSBP.


Why Choose Cowaramup Agencies?

  • Expertise You Can Trust: Leverage our team’s experience to ensure accurate sampling and reliable results.
  • Convenience: Skip the hassle—let us handle the sampling, delivery, and analysis for you.
  • Local Support: Get tailored advice specific to your vineyard’s needs.

Get Started Today

Ready to optimize your vineyard’s nutrition? Call Mike Sleegers on 0436 128 112 to book your petiole testing service or visit Cowaramup Agencies to pick up your free kit.


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