About
VitiScribe is a vineyard field operations OS designed to eliminate the compliance headaches that plague spray programs — missed logs, incorrect PHI/REI calculations, and last-minute audit scrambles. At its core, the platform automatically calculates pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and restricted entry intervals (REI) from spray details and displays clear compliance badges on every vineyard block, removing the risk of costly mental-math errors. The Today View surfaces all prioritized tasks — spray runs, scouting assignments, and re-entry checks — so every crew member knows exactly what to do and when. AI-powered photo-first scouting lets field workers capture tagged observations that are automatically structured into actionable scout reports, cutting hours of manual write-up. One-tap report generation produces audit-ready compliance packs, weekly summaries, and block-level timelines in PDF format, reducing audit prep from days to minutes. Built for real field conditions, VitiScribe features an outdoor-visibility UI, one-handed operation, and offline-first reliability. The platform also includes 10 free professional vineyard tools — PHI/REI calculator, tank mix calculator, spray log template generator, disease risk assessment, GDD accumulation tracker, and more — available with no account required. Priced per acre to fit vineyard-scale operations, VitiScribe is currently in private beta and is ideal for vineyard managers, compliance officers, and independent growers seeking to prevent spray mistakes, protect worker safety, and maintain spotless audit records.
Key Features
- Automatic PHI/REI Guardrails: Enter spray details once and VitiScribe automatically calculates pre-harvest and restricted entry intervals, displaying clear compliance badges on every vineyard block.
- Today View Task Dashboard: A prioritized daily view of all pending spray runs, scouting tasks, and re-entry checks so crews always know exactly what to do and when.
- AI-Powered Photo Scouting: Field workers snap photos, tag severity, and add notes; AI automatically structures observations into formatted, actionable scout reports.
- One-Tap Compliance Reports: Generate audit-ready compliance packs, weekly summaries, and block-level timelines as PDFs with a single tap — cutting audit prep from days to minutes.
- 10 Free Professional Vineyard Tools: Includes a PHI/REI calculator, tank mix calculator, spray log generator, disease risk assessment, GDD tracker, and more — all free with no account required.
Use Cases
- Vineyard managers tracking every spray application and automatically enforcing PHI/REI compliance windows across all blocks.
- Compliance officers preparing for third-party audits by generating complete, timestamped compliance packs in minutes instead of days.
- Crew coordinators using the Today View to assign and confirm spray runs, scouting tasks, and re-entry checks across a multi-person team.
- Independent growers using the free tank mix and PHI/REI calculators to plan safe, accurate spray programs without any subscription.
- Estate wineries maintaining detailed block-level treatment histories to satisfy retailer, importer, and certification requirements.
Pros
- Prevents Costly Compliance Violations: Automated PHI/REI guardrails eliminate manual calculation errors that can result in harvest restrictions, worker safety incidents, and regulatory fines.
- Drastically Reduces Audit Preparation Time: Users report cutting audit prep from a full week down to 10 minutes thanks to always-current, structured compliance records.
- Free Tools Require No Account: Ten professional-grade vineyard tools are fully accessible without signing up, making it easy to get value immediately.
- Designed for Real Field Conditions: Offline-first architecture, high-visibility UI, and one-handed operation ensure the app works reliably in the vineyard, not just in the office.
Cons
- Currently in Private Beta: Full platform access is not open to the public yet; beta access is reviewed based on vineyard fit, limiting immediate availability.
- Narrow Agricultural Focus: The platform is purpose-built for vineyards only, making it unsuitable for other crop types or broader farm management needs.
- Per-Acre Pricing Can Scale Up: While fair for small and mid-size operations, per-acre pricing may become significant for very large vineyard estates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VitiScribe?
VitiScribe is a field operations OS built specifically for vineyard management. It automates PHI/REI compliance calculations, streamlines spray logging, coordinates crew tasks, and generates audit-ready reports — all accessible from a mobile device in the field.
Is VitiScribe free to use?
VitiScribe offers 10 professional vineyard tools completely free with no account required. The full field OS platform — with saved records, compliance tracking, and field coordination — is available via a paid per-acre subscription and is currently in private beta.
What are PHI and REI, and why do they matter?
PHI (Pre-Harvest Interval) is the minimum number of days that must pass between the last spray application and harvest. REI (Restricted Entry Interval) is the period after spraying during which workers cannot safely re-enter the field. Violating either can result in harvest restrictions, worker safety incidents, and regulatory penalties.
Does VitiScribe work offline?
Yes. VitiScribe is built offline-first, meaning it functions reliably in the field without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection. Data syncs when connectivity is restored.
How does the AI scouting feature work?
Field workers use the app to snap photos of vines, tag pest or disease severity, and add field notes. VitiScribe's AI then automatically structures these raw observations into formatted, actionable scout reports that can be reviewed and acted on by vineyard managers.
