This is information provided to me from Acadian Seaplants Limited. This is one trial they did on Pinot Noir and the effects of using thier Foliar Seaweed Spray product

3. Acadian on Wine Grapes 0816b Control 4/16/07 Acadian 4/16/07 Beginning early in the season, Acadian treated plants showed an increase in rachis length.

4. Acadian on Wine Grapes 0816b Acadian 6-14-06 Control 6-14-06 Acadian applications showed a reduction in shatter - an increase in the numbers of berries set per bunch.

5. Acadian on Wine Grapes 0816b Acadian treated bunches had more color and size uniformity. Acadian Control

6. Results Both early season rachis length and rachis length at veraison were longer in Acadian treated than in the Control. Rachis Length at Veraison 0816b

7. Results 0816b Acadian treated vines had an increase in the number of berries per bunch in all three years.

8. Results Acadian treatment resulted in increased bunch weights of up to 54%. 0816b

9. Results In all three years Acadian treated vines yielded greater than the Control. 0816b

10. Results Assuming $3,100 per ton, Acadian increased revenue each year with year three showing an increase of revenue of $1085 dollars per acre. 0816b

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