2019 hop crop

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  1. Granitebeard

    Granitebeard Zealot (549) Aug 24, 2016 Maine

    There is a Malt/Hop grower in Connecticut that is/was growing cashmere at least a year ago. He said he was going to be switching to focus on the malt side of things so am not sure if he still is growing it.
     
    #21 Granitebeard, Jun 2, 2019
  2. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    I usually place 2 large shovels of composted cow shit around each plant this time of year. I had tested the soil and all was well for growing hops.

    Soil testing takes the guess work out of it.

    For new plantings, I'd use 10 5 5 or something similR, and work it into the soil around 6-8 inches away from the new plants. Use a couple hand fully per plant. That will get you going
     
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  3. Granitebeard

    Granitebeard Zealot (549) Aug 24, 2016 Maine

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  4. riptorn

    riptorn Pooh-Bah (1,776) Apr 26, 2018 Georgia
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    Might be fighting a losing battle for cones this year.
    Rhizomes were set about a month late (only 3’ tall now), they don’t get optimal sun and they’re gonna be trained on Rube Goldberg’s trellis.

    On the upside, maybe they’ll do well enough that moving them to a better location will give them a leg up next year…..and I do enjoy learning what to do (and not to do) next.

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  5. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    My chinooks and centennials are both around 15 feet and setting spurs already. Gonna have a sticky dank wet hop this fall.
     
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  6. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    Ripper, don't dismay, they will be fine for next year. If you are going to transplant do it in the spring before any growth emerges. you will have plants started then instead of planting rhizomes. just keep your plants healthy and weed free for this year.
     
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  7. wmscottsimpsonjr

    wmscottsimpsonjr Pundit (897) Jun 18, 2018 Missouri

    This is the third year for my FIL's hops. This year, they've run out of height on the deck. Definitely a lot of growth. The flowers look so big already, but I don't think they should be ready to pick for several more weeks?
     
    #27 wmscottsimpsonjr, Jul 4, 2019
  8. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    Never grew hops in Missouri state. I'd think your still around a month away. Check with your local AG extension office. They will know.
     
    #28 GormBrewhouse, Jul 4, 2019
  9. wmscottsimpsonjr

    wmscottsimpsonjr Pundit (897) Jun 18, 2018 Missouri

    Ha thanks. The yield was ok last year, about 7 oz wet.
     
    #29 wmscottsimpsonjr, Jul 5, 2019
  10. wmscottsimpsonjr

    wmscottsimpsonjr Pundit (897) Jun 18, 2018 Missouri

    This year, unfortunately, many of the flowers, stems, and leaves have a good deal of browning on them, particularly the first couple feet near the root.
     
    #30 wmscottsimpsonjr, Jul 5, 2019
  11. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    There are many state sites for hop deseases and insect damage. Many have. Very detailed pics on them. Worth a. Look for sure.
     
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  12. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    Blasting leaf hoppers and a late hatch of aphids tonight.




    Fuckers
     
    #32 GormBrewhouse, Jul 8, 2019
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  13. riptorn

    riptorn Pooh-Bah (1,776) Apr 26, 2018 Georgia
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    Blasting, huh? Make it a sport by packing this heat.
     
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  14. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    Hahahahahahahahahahaha

    Is the nozzel adjustable, hahahahahahahah
     
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  15. riptorn

    riptorn Pooh-Bah (1,776) Apr 26, 2018 Georgia
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    I've read that removing the first 3' - 5' of leaves help to keep downy mildew at bay. Is that the type of pruning you do, or are you referring to something else?
    Anyone tried removing the first few feet of leaves, and do you think it helped?

    Your facebook link doesn't work for me......says "This page isn't available. The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed."
     
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  16. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Dor some reason my hops have never had mildew, but my squash plants five feet away get it every year.
     
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  17. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    Ripper, this is a good practice. Picking leafs before you have a problem is beast as is good weed control and maximize air flow. Just make sure u remove the leafs from the field and burn them or send them of property.
    Do not put them in a composite pile.

    Systemic fungicides work well on bad years. Good years require no treatment in my yard. In Vt you need a pesticide license. Don't know in your state.

    Be sure to remove all infected leafs. Leaving one is one to many. Usually I would have done this in late June before infection got to bad.

    Check for spider mites. The spores can attach to their bodies and infect entire plant as they travel up and down the bine.
     
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  18. Granitebeard

    Granitebeard Zealot (549) Aug 24, 2016 Maine

    Yep, first 3 or 4 feet is what I do. It helps as long as I start early.

    For the facebook thing, not sure why it isn't letting you see them. I have it set as public for all to see....
     
    #38 Granitebeard, Jul 15, 2019
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  19. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    I'm setting cones on 15 ft bines. Chinook centennial wet hop this fall.
     
    #39 SFACRKnight, Jul 16, 2019
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  20. Brewday

    Brewday Zealot (721) Dec 25, 2015 New York

    Hop plants are weird. The cascade grew 3 times faster then the others but their all budding at the same time. What's the correct way to dry these.

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