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Potassium Deficiency in Grape Vines

Commonly affects: Vitis vinifera, V. labrusca (Grape)

Leaf margins develop a scorched, curled brown edge while the leaf centre stays green, and fruit ripening and sugar development can be affected.

Potential Causes

  1. 1Insufficient potassium relative to the vine's fruiting demand
  2. 2Sandy soil with poor nutrient retention
  3. 3Heavy fruit loads depleting potassium reserves

Solution Steps

  1. 1Apply a potassium-rich fertiliser, particularly through the fruit development and ripening period
  2. 2Ensure balanced feeding rather than relying solely on high-nitrogen fertilisers
  3. 3Mulch with potassium-rich organic matter where appropriate

Prevention Tip

Potassium is critical for grape sugar development and ripening — deficiency doesn't just affect leaves but can directly impact fruit quality.

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