Dial In the Perfect Vintage with Real-Time Vine Water Stress
Measure stem water potential directly from the vine, 24/7. Save 15–40% water. Eliminate the pressure chamber.
Why Vineyard Growers Choose FloraPulse
Save 15–40% Water
Irrigate only when vines actually need it. No more guessing from soil moisture or ET models. Real plant data, real savings.
Increase Grape Quality Every Vintage
Keep vines at the ideal water status for berry size, sugar accumulation, and phenolic development. Precision deficit irrigation for premium results.
Eliminate the Pressure Chamber
No more midday field walks with a pressure bomb. FloraPulse reads stem water potential automatically, every 20 minutes, all season long.
Real-Time Data on Your Phone
Color-coded stress levels and irrigation triggers delivered to your phone. Check vine status from anywhere, anytime.
Protect Against Heat Events
See vine stress spike in real time during heat waves. React immediately to prevent crop damage before it happens.
Dial In Deficit Irrigation
Controlled water stress is essential for premium wine grapes. FloraPulse shows exactly where your vines are so you can target the sweet spot.
How It Works
Install
A tiny sensor is embedded into the vine trunk in minutes. Two probes per vine for redundancy, plus a solar-powered cellular datalogger.
Monitor
Readings every 20 minutes, delivered to your phone. See real-time vine water potential with weather-adjusted baselines.
Irrigate
Color-coded stress levels and grape-specific triggers tell you exactly when to water. No guesswork, just better wine.
What Growers Are Saying
“We switched to FloraPulse plant stress sensors and holy moly, having real time data on plant stress is pretty wild. We were used to looking at polaroids. Now we’re looking at a feature length film. It’s a brave new world.”
Advanced Viticulture
Windsor, California
“It’s extremely helpful, especially when you’re trying to manage multiple crops. Everybody’s trying to run small crews nowadays. From a time management side, (FloraPulse) is really nice. Several times I wouldn’t think I needed to irrigate yet, and it’s like, oh, wow, I definitely need to irrigate.”
Sohnrey Family Foods
Orland, California
“We found that the FloraPulse readings correlated very well with our pressure bomb readings. Throughout the season, we found that we could trust the FloraPulse system and eliminate the need for the time intensive pressure bomb measurements.”
Lindauer River Ranch
Red Bluff, California
“Decreased water use by 45%, saved on pumping costs, increased fruit size and yields.”
OLIVOS riego
Rengo, Chile
Multi-year prune orchard study with OLIVOS riego, Rengo, Chile
Why FloraPulse is way better than other methods
Pressure Chamber
Researchers recommend pressure chamber readings to determine irrigation, but you may skip this because the logistics of this instrument are painful. It’s no fun going to the field, middle of the day, to take measurements during the hottest time, then tabulating and interpreting them. You would love to get direct water potential data every day, but it’s just too difficult and expensive with the pressure chamber.
Soil moisture
Soil moisture sensors only tell you half the story by only measuring the water content in a small volume of soil. You are making critical decisions based off incomplete data. The soil may appear wet when the vines are thirsty, or the soil may appear dry when the vines are waterlogged. You need to ask the vines directly.
Evapotranspiration
Evapotranspiration (ET) tells you how much water the vines have used, approximately, based on assumptions of leaf cover and measurements taken on a grass field. Even with accurate ET data, common unknowns can completely throw off your results: underground water sources, accumulated water from winter precipitation, incorrect assumptions in your crop coefficient. Unfortunately, guidelines for ET were developed 40 years ago with completely different irrigation systems and methods. ET, although a useful measure, cannot tell you when to irrigate.
FloraPulse
The FloraPulse microtensiometer gives you direct measurements of vine water potential, every-single-day. Easily keep your vines at the desired water-stress level and tune your irrigation to get the best vintage, every year. Never again guess about your irrigation.
Common Questions
What grape varieties do you support?
Wine grapes and table grapes. FloraPulse sensors are tested and proven in Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and vineyards worldwide — Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Thompson Seedless, and many more.
Do I need WiFi or internet in the field?
No. The datalogger has built-in cellular connectivity and solar power. It works anywhere with cell coverage — no WiFi, no wiring, no power source needed.
Can I try it for one season?
Yes. Subscriptions are annual with no long-term commitment. Most growers renew because the data pays for itself in water savings and yield gains.
How long does installation take?
About 30 minutes per vine. In our service area, we handle everything. For remote customers, self-install is straightforward with our guided support.
Does installation damage the vine?
No. The sensor probe is tiny and the vine heals quickly around it. The installation site seals naturally, similar to how vines recover from routine pruning cuts. No long-term damage to the plant.
Get a Custom Quote for Your Vineyard
Tell us about your vineyard and we’ll build a sensor plan tailored to your blocks, grape varieties, and irrigation goals.
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