Registering a new Harvest step
In the platform, you can register new harvest steps to document grape parcels harvested in your winery.
You can access this function in two ways:
- Go to the Winery Activities menu and select Harvest
- Click the + Register new activity button and choose Harvest step
Getting Started
- Select one or more vineyards where the harvest took place.
- Choose the grape parcels from those vineyards that were harvested. Multiple parcels can be selected if needed.
⚠️ Important: If you select multiple grape parcels in a single harvest step, they will be recorded together as one Harvest Batch. This means the batch will be a mix of grapes from the selected parcels, without distinction between parcel A or B. To keep parcels separate, register them individually. Each entry will generate its own Harvest Batch Number (HBN).
When ready, click the blue Register harvest button. A form will appear with fields to complete. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). Only a few are mandatory for the platform to function correctly.
Section 1: General Information
- Start Date – Automatically filled with the current date and time, editable if needed.
- End Date – Automatically set to one hour later, editable if needed.
- HBN (Harvest Batch Name) – The unique identifier of a harvest batch. It represents grapes entering the winery for processing, whether harvested manually or mechanically (± must).
- An HBN consists of two parts:
- Number – A unique reference number for the harvest step (e.g., 1 for the first harvest, 2 for the second, etc.).
- Name – A descriptive label for easy identification.
- Example: HBN-11-Chardonnay 15/09
- An HBN consists of two parts:
- Method – Select the harvest method (e.g., manual or mechanical).
- Triage – Indicate the type of grape sorting: Triage table, Mechanical harvester, None, or Other.
- Description of Harvest – Free text to add any relevant notes.
- Weather Conditions – Description of weather at harvest, if relevant.
Section 2: Harvested Grape Information
- Estimated Weight – Total harvested quantity. Optional, as weight is not always measured, but useful for traceability.
- Estimated Weight Unit – Required if a weight is entered (e.g., kg, tons).
- Harvest Parameters – Optional fields that allow you to record key analytical values:
- Sugar Content (+ unit, e.g., g/L)
- Density (+ unit, e.g., Degree Oechsle, Brix)
- Total Acid Content (+ unit, e.g., g/L tartaric acid, sulfuric acid)
- Acidity (pH)
- Potential Alcohol Content – Estimate based on sugar concentration
- Quality Description – Qualitative assessment of the grapes (taste, phenolic ripeness, presence of botrytis, etc.)
Section 3: Grape Parcels Extra Information
Percentage of Parcel Harvested – For each selected parcel, indicate the harvested proportion (in %). Optional but useful for vineyard records.
Section 4: Extra Information
- Machine Used – Equipment used during harvest.
- Total Working Hours Spent – Number of labor hours spent on this step.
- Rows – Specific rows harvested (if relevant).
- Comment – Additional notes.
Saving the Harvest
When all fields are completed, click Save.
The harvest will appear in your list and can be managed from there.
Summary
Registering harvest steps in the platform ensures that grape parcels and harvest batches are tracked with accurate data, supporting full traceability and compliance.
If you have questions or encounter difficulties, please contact our helpdesk.
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