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which is then used in compost, or directly as a fertiliser
applied to the field or hop fields. This enriches the soil
with nutrients and helps the natural carbon cycle. Since
1992, the Hop Research Institute Co., Ltd. has registered
almost 20 new hop varieties, all of which can be seen
only on the Research Farm in Stekník. The breeding
programme continues, and therefore there are other
newly-bred varieties in hop fields, as well as a unique
collection of a world-wide range of hops and more than
350 hop items, which is located in the buffer zone. An
important part of the Research Farm are also the field
areas used for the production of cured seedlings (virus
free hop plants from in vitro meristem cultures) of all hop
varieties for the planting of hop fields throughout the
Czech Republic.

On an area of 2.2 ha in the north-eastern part of component
part 01, the Hop Research Institute Co., Ltd. operates an
organic hop field with two varieties cultivated under an
ecological regime. For example, fertilisation is carried out
exclusively with livestock fertilisers (manure) obtained
from organic farming. Another measure is the maximum
use of so-called green manure. For example, Synapis alba
(white mustard) or Phacelia tanacetifolia (lacy phacelia)
are sown. As protection against pests, natural enemies View of a spring hop field from Hradiště with the former granary
are used, which are able to protect the crop to a certain (later a hop drying kiln) in the background, Stekník, 2020
extent in case of low occurrence. Harvesting takes
place separately. However, significantly lower yields are
achieved with this method of cultivation at present.
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