Frost Protection Services
Frost damage poses a significant risk to UK vineyards, particularly in spring when young shoots and buds are most vulnerable to sudden temperature drops. Late frosts can destroy developing vine tissue, reducing yields and affecting fruit quality. The UK's relatively cool climate and unpredictable weather patterns make vineyards especially susceptible.
Implementing frost protection measures is essential to mitigate these risks. A proactive frost protection strategy can safeguard crops, ensuring consistent production and protecting the financial investment in the vineyard.
VineWorks employs a team of experienced cool climate viticulturists who can provide you with the best advice on managing frost risk in your vineyard.
FROLIGHT FROST SYSTEMS
Advanced Frost Protection for Vineyards
VineWorks is proud to be the designated distributer of Frolight Frost Systems in the UK.
Frolight offers vineyard owners and managers an innovative solution for reliable, hassle-free vineyard frost protection, capable of safeguarding your crops in temperatures as low as -6°C.
Developed after years of extensive research beginning in 2019, Frolight has already been adopted by over 400 vineyards across 10 European countries, and its reach is expanding worldwide.
Key Benefits of Frolight:
- Peace of mind during frost season in all types of weather
- Fully automated, less labour-intensive and consistent energy distribution
- Environmentally-friendly and sustainable
HOW DOES FROLIGHT WORK?
Unlike conventional frost protection systems that rely on convection heating, which uses the inefficient transfer of heat through air or liquid movement, Frolight uses cutting-edge infrared radiation technology. Here’s why it’s superior:
- 360° Coverage: Infrared radiation delivers efficient, uniform heat directly to your shoots, ensuring complete protection.
- Energy Efficiency: Infrared radiation transfers energy more effectively, without heat loss from rising air, even in windy or rainy conditions.
JOIN US FOR A LIVE DEMONSTRATION
FROLIGHT GOES ON THE ROAD
Come along to select vineyards in Sussex, Kent, Essex and Hampshire for a live demonstration of the Frolight Frost Protection System from the 21st to 24th January 2025.
Tuesday 21 January (10am to 12pm) - The Gunyah Vineyard, Essex
Wednesday 22 January (10am to 12pm) - Leckford Estate, Hampshire
Thursday 23 January (10am to 12pm) - Ridgeview Wine Estate, East Sussex
Friday 24 January (10am to 12pm) - Yotes Court Vineyard, Kent
Frolight testimonial - Mark Darley, All Angels Vineyard (Berkshire) (2.35)
Learn more about frost protection
Discover expert tips about how to protect your vineyards from frost with clever pruning techniques and other top tips in our advice articles, written by our team of experienced viticulturists.
