February 1, 2017
These tips are to help you update your certification documents a little each month to help you prepare for your June 1 through July 15 inspection to achieve SIP Certified vineyard.
Login to the database at https://app.sipcertified.org to read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless noted otherwise in the Standards, documentation should reflect practices from Dec. 1, 2016 to June/July 2017.
For Full Inspection Vineyards
Take this month to complete Chapter 2.
- 2.5.1 Get a tissue sample. You need tests every year.
- 2.5.5 Although not a Requirement, consider testing the vineyard for virus.
- 2.6.1 Plan your nutrient budget. See the attached template.
- 2.6.2 You need to add organic matter to the soil every year.
For Doc. or Doc. + Onsite Inspection Vineyards
What to Document?
- Documentation – Complete Standards marked “D” in the database. Also review D+O Standards. These will be reviewed if you nave the Impromptu inspection (48 hours notice of an onsite inspection)
- Doc+Onsite – Complete Standards marked “D” and “D+O” in the database.
What to do This Month
- 2.5.1 Get a tissue sample. You need tests every year.
- 2.6.1 Plan your nutrient budget. See the attached template.
- 2.6.2 You need to add organic matter to the soil every year.