So I have a friend that's from Lebanon and owns land there too. He was wondering if he would be able to grow hops there and if the climate is right. He also wonders what kind he could grow there. This may be a tough question, but if you would be able to answer this please do.
Can you grow hops in Lebanon?
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Dynachrome
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They need a lot of sun. ...a lot.
appropriate water - not too much.
Hop Growing Article
I tried and failed - not enough sunlight.
They usually need something to climb on too.
appropriate water - not too much.
Hop Growing Article
I tried and failed - not enough sunlight.
They usually need something to climb on too.
Dynachrome
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I'm fairly sure that he can. Lebanon has mediterranian climate (or so says the wikipedia) like Spain (where I'm from), and I can grow them here. Just look for varieties that do well in hot climates and all will be fine.
I only tried here Nugget and Columbus (first year grower), and both do very good, specially the Columbus. However, I've planted them with full all-day sun and some cones/leaves got burned, so planting them in semi-shadow place may be a good idea.
If you want to gather more info just look for north-Californian growers, there are lots of them in the forum (mediterranian climate too).
Hops known to work well in hot climates are:
Cascade
Nugget
Chinook (hot, but not moist)
Columbus
Centennial
Magnum
There may be more, but the info over internet isn't that clear like the ones listed.
Sources:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=297038
http://www.northwesthops.com/Is_it_an_aroma_hop_or_a_bittering_hop_s/24.htm
Stalking CAL growers post on the forum
I only tried here Nugget and Columbus (first year grower), and both do very good, specially the Columbus. However, I've planted them with full all-day sun and some cones/leaves got burned, so planting them in semi-shadow place may be a good idea.
If you want to gather more info just look for north-Californian growers, there are lots of them in the forum (mediterranian climate too).
Hops known to work well in hot climates are:
Cascade
Nugget
Chinook (hot, but not moist)
Columbus
Centennial
Magnum
There may be more, but the info over internet isn't that clear like the ones listed.
Sources:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=297038
http://www.northwesthops.com/Is_it_an_aroma_hop_or_a_bittering_hop_s/24.htm
Stalking CAL growers post on the forum
I am in Lebanon and i have land in moderate weather exposed to sea, temperatures vary from -1 december/January to 3 or 5 march april and high 28 to 30 in August..how can i get few samples to try. The land is 1200m above sea
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