Use of Composts in Grapes for Improving Vine Health - Soils

Project Overview

LNE01-150

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2001: $149,732.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2003

Matching Non-Federal Funds: $129,222.00

Region: Northeast

State: Pennsylvania

Project Leader:

James Travis

Penn State University Fruit Research and Extension

View the project final report

Annual Reports

2001 annual report
2002 annual report

Information Products

Using Compost in the Vineyard (Publication)

A Practical Guide to the Application of Compost in Vineyards (Book/Handbook)

Commodities

Fruits: grapes

Practices

Crop Production: organic fertilizers, application rate management, tissue analysis
Education and Training: demonstration, on-farm/ranch research
Pest Management: biological control, integrated pest management
Soil Management: organic matter, soil analysis

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