Grapevine
Water below
49%
Healthy band 55% to 85%
Needs wateringJust watered
Researched Converted from published irrigation figures for this crop.
Deep rooted and happier on the dry side once established. Overwatering dilutes flavour.
Deep rooted and happier on the dry side once established. Overwatering dilutes flavour.
Setting the threshold
These figures are a tested starting point on a calibrated monitor. Watch one full wet to dry cycle in your own bed and adjust if the plant tells you otherwise. Soil type, container size and how much sun the spot gets all shift where the right number sits.