Fertilisation of leafs

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Continental
Continental

Weather event addressed

Drought
Summer

Farming system

FRUITS & VINEYARDS
Apple and vineyards

Description of the measure

To ensure nutrient uptake during drought periods, a leaf fertilisation should take place

Comments on sustainability

The possibility of supporting plants with nutrients by a leaf fertilisation, even during drought periods, has positive consequences on the yields and the quality of the fruits.