Crop report Nr.III - June 2005 (Saaz area)

1. Basic weather conditions datas

temperature °C

rainfalls mm

June we could describe like rainy and cold month. Colder weather was specially in the first half of the month. The temperatures began to be higher in the second half of the month. For the good growth of the hops was important warm temperatures at the night and enough rainfalls.

2. Vegetation development

The growth of the hop was weaker due lower temperatures in the first half of the month. The hops caught it´s development to the standart stage earlier for one week at the end of May compared with original estimation. The hops grew at the most of the area to the top of construction, where was cutting later, mainly is concerned older hopgardens, is missing approx. 1 m to the top of construction. With regard to a good climatic conditions can also these hops reach the top of construction. Put side-roots is well and on first blossom appeared. The growth hop is very good.

3. Pests and diseases

Health stage of hop is good. An aphides didn´t appear also in the month June. Though was made on the hopgardens spraying on the base imidacloprid, mainly Confidor 70 WG, eventually with preparation Chess 50 WG. On a flats, where appeared red spider was used mostly treat Nissorun 10 WP or Ortus 5 SC. Appearance of downy mildew responded to climate and in present time is treated with Ridomil Gold plus 42,5 WP, Ridomil Gold Combi Pepite, Aliette Bordeaux and Ortiva. Appearance of powdery mildew wasn´t noticed.