On 9 Sep 2004 07:15:26 -0700, [email]danielbenson@hotmail.com[/email] (Dan Benson)
wrote:
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>Anybody tried growing hops? After 17 years of brewing I finally tried
>my hand at it last year. The vines came up again this year (year # 2,
>- I wasn't expecting any flowers the first year), but the crop was
>minimal. The vines are growing like fury, but the leaves on the vines
>where yellowed/splotchy. Tried some anti fungal powder just to make
>sure that wasn't the problem, but that didn't help. Must be a nutrient
>deficiency. Anybody have some tips on growing these? I have Fuggles
>and Hallertaur (since I seem to use them quite a bit). I know Fuggles
>is a low producer.....[/color]


I've been growing hops for quite a while, I've researched it quite a
bit too.
Hops are heavy feeders, they require regular fertilizing and LOTS of
water.
Mine had yellowing leaves the first year, but after fertilizing
regularly they are nicely green right to the top (about 20 feet).
They like well drained soil, so they don't have to sit in a puddle all
the time.
On very hot days in the summer I water mine every day and apply
Miracle-Gro weekly.
Gary