WEATHER BASED GRAPE ADVISORY

ICAR-NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR GRAPES,

Manjri, Pune.

WEATHER DATA FOR THE PREVAILING WEEK

Date of Fruit Pruning: 15/09/2023

Thursday (14/3/2024) – Wednesday (20/3/2024)

 

Location

Temperature

(°C)

 

Possibility of Rain

Cloud Cover

Wind Speed

(Km/hr)

Min-Max

R H%

 

Min

Max

Min

Max

Nashik

15-17

34-36

Nashik, Dindori, Ozar, Pimpalgaon Baswant, Palkhed,  Kalwan, Vani- Thu- Wed –No Rain

Loni-  Tue- Drizzling

Clear to cloudy

08-12

10-17

27-43

Pune

17-19

35-36

Pune, Phursungi, Loni Kalbhor, Uruli Kanchan, Patas, Yavat, Narayangaon, Baramati - Thu- Wed –No Rain

Indapur – Sun, Tue, Wed – Drizzling

Clear

10-13

09-14

29-39

Solapur

20-23

38-40

Tuljapur- Tue- Drizzling

Pandharpur- Sat, Tue, Wed – Drizzling

Vairag, Barshi, Nannaj, Solapur, Latur, Ausa - Thu- Wed –No Rain

Clear

13-16

10-14

17-25

Sangli

19-20

35-38

Palsi- Tue- Drizzling

Khanapur Vita, Shetphal, Shirguppi, Kawthe, Walva, Palus, Miraj -  Thu- Wed –No Rain  

Clear to cloudy

13-16

11-18

29-35

Vijayapura

21-23

37-39

Vijayapura, Chadchan, Tikota & Telsang - Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear to cloudy

13-20

10-16

19-28

Hyderabad

22-26

37-38

Hyderabad, Medchal- Tue, Wed – Drizzling

Zahirabad - Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear to cloudy

08-20

16-23

43-53

Satara

18-19

33-35

Satara, Khatav, Phaltan - Thu- Wed –No Rain 

Clear

09-11

13-18

34-43

Ahmednagar

17-18

34-37

Rahata, Kopargaon, Sangamner, Karjat, Jamkhed, Akole, Ahmednagar, Shrigonda  - Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear to cloudy

10-18

10-15

21-32

Jalna

19-22

35-37

Jafrabad - Wed – Drizzling

Ambad, Jalna, Mantha, Gansawangi - Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear to cloudy

10-19

10-13

18-21

Buldhana

18-21

36-37

Buldana, Sindkhedraja, D.raja, Chikhli- Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear

09-14

10-14

19-27

Kolhapur

18-20

31-33

Kagal, Karveer, Gagan-bavada Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear

06-08

14-21

52-79

Bengaluru Rural

19-22

33-36

Anekal, Doddaballapur, Bengaluru-east, Bengaluru-north, Bengaluru-  Thu-Wed –No Rain.

Clear to cloudy

10-16

17-33

46-75

Belagavi

20-21

34-36

Belagavi, Gokak, Chikodi, Athni- Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear to cloudy

08-13

13-19

38-63

Bidar

22-24

37-39

Bidar, Basavakalyan, Humanabad, - Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear

11-24

10-23

18-44

Bagalkot

21-23

36-38

Hungund, Bagalkot, Jamkhandi, Mudhol- Thu- Wed –No Rain.

Clear

11-19

09-17

27-36                                            

    Note: Above weather information is summary of weather forecasting given in following websites

    https://www.wunderground.com/?cm_ven=cgi

    https://imdagrimet.gov.in/weatherdata/BlockWindow.php

    https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/india

    ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes does not claim accuracy of it.

          

     

    II. Water Management

     

    a. Number of days after fruit pruning: 180

    b. Expected Pan evaporation: 7-8.5 mm

    Amount of irrigation advised

    In case the soil is under wapsa (field capacity) condition, donot irrigate the vineyard.

    1. Practice mulching to keep the bunds moistened. This will reduce the salinity build up in the root zone due to evaporation of the moisture from the surface of the bund.
    2. From Veraison stage onwards till maturity, apply irrigation through drip @ 11,900 to 14,450 L/ acre/ day. 
    3. Whereever temperature is crossing 35°C, donot withhold irrigation during ripening to harvest stage for faster sugar accumulation, as this will lead to loose bunch, thereby affecting the quality of produce.  This is especially true in case of light soils and saline soils.

     

    Soil and Nutrient management

     

    Berry Development stage:

    1.      After 8-10 mm berry size, start application of nitrogen in the form of ammonium sulphate @ 25kg /acre in 4 splits in calcareous soil and as urea @ 15 kg/acre in other soils in 3 splits.  Follow this up with Sulphate of potash or 0-0-50 @ 25 kg/ acre in 3-4 splits for next two weeks.

    2.      If soils are calcareous, then apply zinc sulphate and ferrous sulphate @ 5-10 kg/acre at 65-70 days after pruning.

    3.      Possibility of powdery mildew infection.  Build up potassium levels in grapevine either through foliar spray @4-5 gm SOP/L and drip @ 15 kg SOP/L if not applied since last 20 days.

    Ripening to Harvest stage:

    1. Apply Sulphate of potash or 0-0-50 @ 25 kg/ acre in 3-4 splits for next two weeks.  Total potassium application (SOP) should be approx. 60 kg/acre during this stage.  Follow this up with Magnesium sulphate @ 10 kg/acre in two splits. 

    2.      Spray Magnesium sulphate  and potassium sulphate @ 4g/L in calcareous soil.

    3.      Possibility of powdery mildew infection.  Build up potassium levels in grapevine either through foliar spray @4-5 gm SOP/L and drip @ 15 kg SOP/L if not applied since last 20 days.

    4.      In case leaf curling/marginal leaf yellowing (potassium deficiency) and mites infection is observed, first control mites and then spray SOP@5g/L to take care of potassium deficiency and drip @ 15 kg SOP/L if not applied since last 20 days.

    5.      Manage canopy for adequate sunlight and air movement within the canopy for avoiding/ minimizing problems of berry cracking.

     

    Rest Period

                After the harvest of grapes during February – March, vine reserves are exhausted.  After foundation pruning, till photosynthetically active leaves are formed, it is the vine reserves that contribute to the growth and development of the vines. Hence, following is advised:

    1. Provide only need based irrigation to protect the existing leaves from drying and also contribute towards increasing the reserves of the vines through photosynthetic activity.  The quantum of irrigation water applied should be approx. 5000 – 6000 L/ acre, once in a week.  Care should be taken to reduce/stop the water in case new growth is observed on the shoot. 
    2. Apply 10-15 kg urea, 25-30 kg SSP and 10-15 kg Sulphate of Potash per acre every 15-20 days till foundation pruning is not done. 
    3. Flooding the vineyard is not advised as it will lead to wastage of water.  Concentrate irrigation water application in the root zone only.

    Foundation pruning:

    1.      If planning for foundation pruning in next 10- 15 days, it is advised to get soil and water analysed for planning nutrient and water application schedule for foundation pruning season.

    2.      If soils are calcareous in nature, then apply 50 kg/acre sulphur between the vines in the soil. The sulphur should be properly mixed in the soil for improving its efficacy in taking care of calcium carbonates.  Mixing of sulphur with FYM/ compost further improves its efficacy.

    3.      The vineyards where sodicity problems are there, apply gypsum to the soil for removal of sodium from the soil exchange complex.  In case of calcareous soils, use sulphur for similar purpose.

     

     

    III. Canopy Management

     

    Based on the weather data and growth stages, following suggestions are offered for vineyard management.

    1.      The temperature in the vineyard has started increasing. This will demand more irrigation water for berry development. Under the situation of shortage of irrigation water in the vineyard, use of mulching, irrigation during either evening time or early morning need to be followed.

    2.      As the development of grape bunches are in progress, the irrigation is also being increased in the vineyard. This is also helping to increase the relative humidity in the vineyard. Due to this the chances of incidence of powdery mildew may increase. Hence, under this condition, spray of biologicals need to be used in the vineyard.

    3.      With the increase in temperature in the vineyard, the chances of mealy bug incidence will also be increased.

    4.      The grape bunches at the stage of veraison, should be placed under the canopy to maintain uniformity in bunch colour.

    5.      Elongated varieties in the market are preferred when the TSS is higher. To achieve, the leaf around the grape bunch needs to be removed. This will help in obtaining yellow colour of grape berries having higher TSS.

    6.      After the bud sprouting, only straight and fast-growing shoot to be selected for trunk development.

    7.      The selected shoot to be tied to bamboo with sutali.

    8.      While developing the trunk, stop and go method to be followed. The growing shoot to be pinched at 7-8 leaf stage when it is at 10-11 leaf.

    9.      The side shoots on the new growth are then pinched at 3-4 leaf and the upper shoot to be tied for next instalment of cordon.

    10.  After harvest of crop, preparation of foundation pruning is required. Soil and water testing before the foundation pruning is necessary. This will help to know the present status of soil and water and application of nutrients so that the cost of production can be reduced.

    11.  Trench opening (two feet wide and 3-4 inch deep) can be done at least 15 days in advance.

    12.  Application of well rotten farm yard manure at the bottom of trench need to be done. Based on the soil testing report and last year experience in grape vineyard, nutrient application to be undertaken.

    13.  Since the temperature in increasing with reduction in relative humidity, the trench should be covered immediately to protect these roots.

    14.  The trench after filling should be irrigated. This will help to maintain moisture in the root zone.

    15.  Foundation pruning should be done leaving a single bud on the cane.

    16.  Application of hydrogen cyanamide @ 20-25 ml/L water will be sufficient.

    17.  Rectification of dead cordons can be done during foundation pruning.

     

    IV. Disease management

     

    Days after     fruit pruning

    Risk of diseases

    Downy mildew

    Powdery mildew

    Anthracnose

    Others (specify)

    180

       Low

       Low

    Low

    Bacterial spot- low

    Rust-low

     

    As per the weather forecast there is no probability of any major diseases now. However, prior to harvest two sprays of Bacillus subtilis may be given which will not only control powdery mildew but will also help in reduction of pesticide residues.

     

    V. Insect and Mite management

    Growth Stage: Berry development and veraison stage after October pruning

    1.    Buprofezin 25 SC @ 1.25 ml/L (PHI 65 days) water or spirotetramat 15.31 OD @ 700 ml/hectare (PHI 60 days) may be used for the management of mealybugs. In case PHI cannot be maintained for application of insecticides, tag mealybug infested vines and wash with any trisiloxane polyether-based surfactant @ 0.3 ml per litre water with water volume 10-12 litres per vine with single gun with mild pressure to wash off the mealybugs. It should be followed by washing with plain water.

    2.    Mite infestation may increase in most of the grape areas. Sulphur 80 WDG @ 1.5-2.0 g/L or Abamectin 1.9 EC @ 0.75 ml/L (PHI 30 days) or Bifenazate 22.6 SC @ 0.5 ml/L (PHI 30 days) water may be applied if mite infestation is observed.

    3.    All the cracked/damaged berries should be removed from the grape bunches. These berries should be destroyed by burying them minimum two feet deep in the ground away from the vineyards. It will reduce the scavenging fly population in the vineyard. The berry cracking of grapes should be managed by following suitable viticultural practices.