At Sunridge Nurseries, innovation isn’t a buzzword, it’s built into every step of our production process. We’ve intentionally partnered with industry-leading technology providers to ensure every vine we ship is grown with precision, consistency, and plant health as the priority.

Here’s how technology has elevated our nursery program:

Precision Fertigation
FLOREP / RiTech

Using the Nutritech system from RiTech, we fertigate with customized nutrient formulations based on crop type and growth stage. Each formula is pre-programmed and can be adjusted instantly, allowing us to deliver the exact nutrients our vines need at each stage from planting through shipping.  

Advanced Plant Health
SOBionics Hidroblue System

Our Hidroblue system produces hypochlorous acid (HClO), a non-toxic solution that keeps irrigation lines clean and significantly effective at preventing and treating fungal and bacterial plant diseases. Since implementing this system, we’ve seen over a 90% reduction in powdery mildew. Today, HClO is integrated into nearly every stage of our production and sanitation protocols. 

Biological Performance
Impello Biosciences

We partner with Impello Biosciences to incorporate science-backed biostimulants, microbial inoculants, and biofertilizers into our growing program. Products like Dune, Komens, and Continuum support root development, plant vigor, and long-term resilience.

Environmental Monitoring
Wadsworth Greenhouse Control Systems

Our advanced, automated greenhouse control system allows us to control climate, curtain systems and venting entirely with a simple mobile app.  Temperature and humidity are continuously monitored to ensure optimal vine growth conditions in our greenhouses. Real-time alerts allow us to respond immediately, protecting plant quality and consistency.

Custom Soil Mixing & Potting Automation
Hort Equipment

Our programmable soil mixing system allows us to tailor substrate blends with precise nutrients and beneficial organisms. Components are blended prior to pot filling to ensure uniformity across every planted vine.

Innovation at the nursery level means healthier vines, improved uniformity, and greater long-term vineyard performance. In our next email, we’ll share how technology continues in the field where data, AI, and precision irrigation guide our decision-making.