Europe: Joh. Barth & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG evaluates European hops growth as normal

The European hop growing areas report normal growing conditions, Joh. Barth & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG, the agricultural company that processes and trades hops and hop products worldwide reported at the beginning of July 2005 .

The growth delay caused by cool climatic conditions in early May was completely compensated by the end of June. The plants have reached full trellis height. Some varieties have already started with the early stage of flowering. Rain at the end of June and in early July brought the necessary humidity and provides for further healthy plant development. There have been no visible problems with pests and diseases up to now.

In Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia plant growth is average to good. Joh. Barth & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG assumes that some hops from these countries will be used to balance the deficit in German aroma hops (e.g. Aurora, Marynka).

Joh. Barth & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG notifies also that the Slovenian variety known as "Super Styrian" will only be certified as "Aurora" by the authorities, as this is the correct botanical name.

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