shrews824
Well-Known Member
Hey guys/gals,
So, this year is my 3rd year of homebrewing. I decided to have a go at growing some hops. I'm going to try to grow them in buckets and if things work well I will try to build a more permanent structure of some kind next year.
I bought a rhizome of Cascade and Centennial. They arrived on April 8th and I planted them on April 10th. I live in Kentucky and we've had some really nice, warm weather here over the past week or so. It's been in the 80's with lots of sunshine.
I just used regular potting soil and have watered only when the soil begins to feel dry. I'll probably add some liquid fertilizer at some point soon.
The Centennial started to show itself the next day (April 11th), while the Cascade peeked through on April 18th. I'm eager to see what these things can do growing in buckets with a homemade trellis. I'm not expected a super high yield, but If I get a few ounces off of them this year I'd be very happy.
Here is the Cascade:
... and here is the Centennial:
Anyway, just wanted to share and show a picture or two and I'm open to any suggestions or advice.
Cheers,
Scott
So, this year is my 3rd year of homebrewing. I decided to have a go at growing some hops. I'm going to try to grow them in buckets and if things work well I will try to build a more permanent structure of some kind next year.
I bought a rhizome of Cascade and Centennial. They arrived on April 8th and I planted them on April 10th. I live in Kentucky and we've had some really nice, warm weather here over the past week or so. It's been in the 80's with lots of sunshine.
I just used regular potting soil and have watered only when the soil begins to feel dry. I'll probably add some liquid fertilizer at some point soon.
The Centennial started to show itself the next day (April 11th), while the Cascade peeked through on April 18th. I'm eager to see what these things can do growing in buckets with a homemade trellis. I'm not expected a super high yield, but If I get a few ounces off of them this year I'd be very happy.
Here is the Cascade:
... and here is the Centennial:
Anyway, just wanted to share and show a picture or two and I'm open to any suggestions or advice.
Cheers,
Scott