SOIL TEST INFORMATION SHEET NO. F-560

Prepared by Extension Horticulturist John Pyzner

Grapes

1.	(Bunch)- For first year vines, apply 0.15 pounds N per vine divided into 3 applications:  0.05 pounds N just before growth begins, 0.05 pounds in late May, and 0.05 pounds N in early July.  For second year vines, double first year rate and diameter of broadcast circle.  Apply in 3 applications as done in the first year.  For third year vines, apply 0.2 pounds N per vine before growth begins in early spring.  After fruit set, apply 0.1 pound of N per vine if a good crop is set.  In mature vineyards, apply 0.25 pounds per vine in the early spring before growth begins.  After fruit set, apply 0.15 pounds of N per vine.

2.	(Muscadines)-For first year vines, apply 1 1\2 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per vine divided into 3 applications:  ½ pound just before growth begins, ½ pound in late May, and 1\2 pound in early July.  For second year vines, double first year rate and diameter of broadcast circle.  Apply in 3 applications as done during first year.  For third year vines, apply 0.2 pounds N per vine before growth begins in early spring.  After fruit set, apply 0.1 pound of N per vine if a good crop is set.,  in mature vineyards, apply 0.15 pounds of N per vine.  

3.	Contact your county agent for additional information and help in your fertilization program.  The agent also receives a copy of this report for the parish office files.