Germany: Tettnang’s hop area up 5.6% this year

According to official data, the total 2017 hop acreage in Tettnang - the most southern hop growing area - has been expanded by 72 ha (+5.6%), totalling 1,353.47 ha, the Hop Growers Association Tettnang reported on June 1.

The largest acreage increases are for varieties Herkules (+35 ha) and Tettnanger (+15 ha).

The fine aroma variety Tettnanger remains the most cultivated variety with 747 ha (55% of the area).

Besides, there is an increase for new flavour hops like Ariana, Callista, Monroe or Amarillo, the Association reported.

22 different hop varieties are currently cultivated in Tettnang.

01 June, 2017