Crop report 2017 - June (Saaz area)

1. Basic weather conditions datas

temperature °C

rainfalls mm

In June were temperature above average and rainfalls under-average. The average temperature were 1,4°C higher than the 30-year average.

2. Spring works and vegetation stage

The plants of hop gardens are in very good condition as in terms of growth and health. Most hops are about 0,5 - 1,0 m below the top of the construction.

State vegetation is slightly weaker than in the previous year. Estimated production is premature, but last year's production will certainly not be overcome.

3. Pests and diseases

The hops are in a very good condition. During the month, we continued on chemical protection of hops against fungal diseases. Also, treatment was applied against aphids and red spider mite, but their presence was not extreme.