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Hop Research Institute Co., Ltd., Žatec, Czech Republic
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Key Conclusions
Agroleaf Power increased hop yield by 10% while maintaining, or improving, hop quality parameters. This generated an additional €1,137/ha of income, when compared to grower practice.
Objective
To test the effect of the foliar fertilizers on hop yield and alpha-bitter acid contents of semi-early red-bine hop variety (Saaz).
Trial Details
Trial station
Hop Research Institute Co., Ltd., Žatec, Czech Republic
Crop
Hops
Product
Agroleaf Power
Assessments
Hop yield, and quality
Treatments
| Timing | Agroleaf Power | Grower Practice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | rate kg/ha | ||
| Beginning of May | High N | 5 | Similar NPK ratio and dosages to conventional foliar fertilizers |
| Special Zn | 0.5 | ||
| Mid-June | High P | 5 | |
| Beginning of July | Magnesium | 5 | |
| Special Zn | 0.5 | ||
| End of July | High K | 5 | |
Every year, granular fertilizers were equally applied to both treatment zones: Units, kg/ha: N – 188 | P2O5 – 145 | K2O – 181.
Treatments
| Timing | Agroleaf Power | Grower Practice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | rate kg/ha | ||
| Beginning of May | High N | 5 | Similar NPK ratio and dosages to conventional foliar fertilizers |
| Special Zn | 0.5 | ||
| Mid-June | High P | 5 | |
| Beginning of July | Magnesium | 5 | |
| Special Zn | 0.5 | ||
| End of July | High K | 5 | |
Every year, granular fertilizers were equally applied to both treatment zones: Units, kg/ha: N – 188 | P2O5 – 145 | K2O – 181.
Results
- The Agroleaf Power treatment increased hop yield by 10% on average.
- Other quality parameters were equal to, or slightly better than, grower practice.
- Agroleaf Power generated €1,137/ha extra income compared to grower practice.
Agroleaf Power increases hop yield by up to 10%
Agroleaf Power increases α-bitter acid content in hops
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