016: Nitrogen Sources and Strategies for Application with Paul Crout

Nitrogen is one of the most popular nutrients for wine growers when it comes to general fertilization. However, many of us don't understand exactly why it's utilized. We don't understand the deeper reasons behind why nitrogen is so powerful. If you relate to that, no need to worry. I brought my good friend Paul Crout onto the show today to help us understand all things nitrogen. Paul is one of the foremost experts on vineyard nutrition and spray, a leading pest control advisor, and a Certified Crop Advisor. He is currently practicing these skills as an agronomist with Helena Agri-Enterprises in California. He creates fertility plans and holds training programs for growers across the country. Paul is joining us today to talk about nitrogen sources and application strategies for your vineyard. He also dives into nitrogen testing. Paul is one of the only other people who can nerd out about vineyard nutrition as much as me so I hope you enjoy our incredible conversation! In this episode, you will hear: What the plant nutrition training programs Paul holds are like. What nitrogen is. Common sources of nitrogen for vineyards, including organic sources. Nitrogen application faux pas. How to time your nitrogen application and the best methods for doing so. When foliar nitrogen is useful. How to adjust nitrogen application based on the maturity of the vine and the weather. When a vineyard has no need to apply nitrogen. Various methods of nitrogen testing and what to look for in those tests. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about. Today's Guest: Paul Crout is a leading Pest Control Advisor and Certified Crop Advisor and one of the foremost experts on wine grape nutrition and spray adjuvants. He currently works as an Agronomist with Helena Agri-Enterprises in California. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn and learn more about being Grape Wise Resources Click the "Ask Fritz" button at VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com if you have questions about this episode or any other grape growing questions. Check out these free Nutrition & Fertilization Grower Guides from VirtualViticultureAcademy.com Download the PDF Guide - Know Where Your Nutrients Come From Watch the 6 minute video - How to Properly Sample Leaf Tissue for Analysis Get the reference chart - Target Nutrient Values – Whole Leaves Get the reference chart - Target Nutrient Values – Petioles Get the reference chart - Target Nutrient Values in Soil  View the full Grower Guide Library Come grow with Fritz through VirtualViticultureAcademy.com! Save $75 off your first year of membership with the code Underground at checkout. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.