Germany plays an extremely important role in hop cultivation in the world. It is the second largest hop producer in the world after the USA. Since hop cultivation takes place in monocultures in the same locations for decades, it requires a great deal of sensitivity and expertise to harvest hops with a good yield and high quality. Without healthy soil, this crop is caught in a downward spiral of fertilization and plant protection. Climate change with ever-decreasing rainfall is intensifying this spiral.
soil health
With our Provinea natural stone flours we lay the foundation for success in hops. Easily digestible minerals help to maintain or build up soil health. In combination with suitable intercropping, we increase the activity of soil life, ensure mineral diversity of trace elements and promote the mobility of nutrients via the silica released. Clay-humus complexes, the most important soil storage, are promoted in their development. Suitable spreading technology is available to our customers to apply our microminerals economically and in a way that protects the soil.
plant health
With our ideas for plant strengthening, we are also able to increase quality and yield in hop cultivation. Healthy, strengthened plants require less chemical plant protection. The remaining approved pesticides are more effective and their dosage can often be reduced. In the end, with healthy soil and strengthened plants, we manage to break out of the downward spiral of the conventional system. An important step for your success and for our environment.