Regenerative viticulture is a rapidly growing segment among vineyards. Regenerative vineyards recognize the many benefits of fully implementing a regenerative production system. By continually improving the biological diversity of the soil, water usage efficiency, maximum nutrient availability, plant health and improved production capabilities are the rewards. This also improves the environment and habitat for the pollinators and all those working in a regenerative vineyard.
FireHawk Bioherbicide is proving its worth in regenerative vineyards on an ongoing basis. FireHawk provides consistently effective weed control and excellent sucker management in vineyards.
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Under vine weed control and sucker management in vineyards
Grass and weed control under vine, as well as sucker management, are common concerns for vineyard operations. Many forward thinking vineyards realize their customers do not want synthetic chemicals used where table grapes or wine grapes are being produced. In addition to having a reverse residual effect to the soil, there is a growing concern of potential chemical residue in grapes and/or wine. The challenge that vineyard managers must meet is to effectively control the unwanted grass and weeds without the potentially adverse side effects of synthetic chemicals.
Many grass and weed species are developing resistance to synthetic chemicals. Some species being resistant to multiple modes of action. FireHawk Bioherbicide is quickly being recognized as a beneficial tool in managing resistant grass and weed species.
FireHawk Bioherbicide was applied at 6.7oz FireHawk /1G water spray mixture at 75 - 100G/acre application rate. A large scale sprayer using 6 spray stations covered 3 rows at once. The spray width was 6ft per row. The Tractor speed was 4 miles/hr.
FireHawk Bioherbicide delivered effective weed control under the vine and excellent sucker management in the vineyard pictured above. In addition to is desiccation performance, FireHawk is fully biodegradabe, leaving no active herbicidal residue in the soil. Its active ingredient is a fatty acid biologically derived from a synthetic process, meaning it aligns with regenerative farming practices while also avoiding a withholding period.
