Grapes
Between 2013-2014, researchers at West Coast Grapes conducted a trial using Menefee Humate™ and SeaMate Fe on grapes in Modesto, California.
Protocol:
The trial consisted of two treatments each year. The first treatment, Control, included the Grower’s standard fertility program. The second treatment, Menefee Humate & SeaMate Fe, included the Grower’s standard fertility program and the following:
- 100 lbs of Menefee Humate® per acre, applied each April
- 4 oz/acre of SeaMate Fe, applied every two weeks for four applications during the growing season
Results:
Treated rows experienced a 34% increase in yield with Menefee Humate® + SeaMate Fe in 2013, and a 54% increase in 2014.
Rows treated with Menefee Humate® and SeaMate Fe experienced veraison quicker and more consistently. Additionally, treated rows showed more consistent sizing and bunching, and they degraded at a significantly slower rate than control rows.