Maximise Your Table Grape Quality and Yield with Smart Spraying 🍇
- Stefano Franchini
- Jun 10
- 3 min read
Australia’s table grape industry is built on premium varieties like Sweet Globe, Menindee Seedless, Autumn Crisp, and ARRA. With pressure from export markets and rising costs, growers are chasing real results—better yields, cleaner fruit, and efficient inputs.
At Grapecare, we’re here to help you get there. From smart spraying strategies to Italian-made sprayers built for Aussie conditions, here's how you can lift your vineyard's performance this season.
1. Disease Control: Spray Smarter, Not Harder
Fungal diseases like powdery mildew, downy mildew, and botrytis can hit hard—especially at flowering, berry set, and pre-harvest.
Growers who stay on the front foot with spray programs consistently report:
Cleaner bunches at harvest
Reduced disease pressure across the block
Better returns from export-quality fruit
What works:
Rotating fungicides to avoid resistance
Adjusting spray intervals based on weather
Post-harvest sprays to set up next season’s crop
Pro tip: Good coverage = good protection. That’s where precision sprayers come in.
2. Foliar Nutrition: Feed the Crop, Boost Your Returns
Well-timed foliar applications can increase berry size, firmness, and overall bunch uniformity. Here's what top-performing growers are focusing on:
Nutrient | Benefit | When to Apply |
Calcium | Firmer berries, longer shelf life | Pea size + Veraison |
Boron & Zinc | Better flowering and fruit set | Early season |
Magnesium | Healthier canopy, more photosynthesis | Mid to late season |
With the right sprayer, you're not wasting product or missing the target.
More into the leaf, less on the ground.
3. PGRs: Precision is Key
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) like GA₃, CPPU, and ethephon are widely used for bunch stretch, berry size, and colour development. But here's the catch: they only work if applied accurately.
Mistakes with dose or coverage can lead to:
Irregular bunches
Residue issues
Wasted product
If you're investing in PGRs, it pays to get your sprayer setup right.
4. Why the Right Sprayer Changes Everything
It’s not just what you spray—it’s how you spray it.
Traditional boom sprayers often miss inner canopy targets and create drift issues.
Airblast sprayers—like those from Maggio Srl—push fine droplets into the heart of your vines using a powerful air stream.
This means:
Full canopy coverage (top, bottom, inside)
Lower chemical waste
Better results from every pass
🔥 Coming in July: Maggio BW BV Low Volume Sprayer
Grapecare is excited to introduce the BW BV Low Volume Sprayer by Maggio—built for Aussie table grape growers.
This unit is a game-changer:
Deep canopy penetration with low-volume efficiency
Less water per hectare = faster spraying
Adjustable nozzles for different block sizes
Stainless steel tank built tough for Aussie chemicals
Optional electrostatic kit for even tighter coverage and minimal drift
👉 Perfect for Autumn Crisp, Sweet Globe, and other high-value varieties where berry uniformity and appearance matter.
Italian Engineering, Local Support
We’ve partnered with Maggio not just for their machines—but for their vineyard-first mindset. Every sprayer comes with local support, setup guidance, and servicing options. So you’re not left guessing.
Ready to Step Up your Smart Spraying?
If you're looking to:
Cut spray costs
Improve your fruit quality
Get more value from every input
Let’s talk.
📩 Email: hello@grapecare.au 🌐 Web: www.grapecare.au 🚜 Landing July: Book your demo or get the full spec sheet for the BW BV sprayer now.
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