Pruning Hops Question

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by KPlen, Apr 3, 2024.

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  1. KPlen

    KPlen Zealot (503) Apr 19, 2017 Colorado

    Just noticed my Hops are coming up like crazy. Should I prune all of them? From what I understand, you want to prune back all the first shoots, and then pick two or three of the strongest shoots that emerge after that. Correct?

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  2. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    That's correct.
     
  3. memory

    memory Zealot (700) Oct 2, 2005 Pennsylvania

    I pruned them down yesterday they were about 6 to 12 inches high before cutting.
    If I let them grow longer before pruning, some seem to get stunted for me.
     
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