Soil Health

Post-harvest is not a shutdown phase — it is a reserve accumulation phase. Once fruit is removed, the vine reallocates photosynthate and nutrients into trunks, cordons, and roots. These reserves determine spring vigour, bud fertility, early shoot growth, and resilience under stress.

Commit to annual soil testing. Track the numbers. Manage trends early. Protect structure, nutrient efficiency, and vine longevity before constraints develop.