Growing hops "oop north" in Lancashire

[marksa222]

Is this a little too late for planting now?

I was looking at doing this, but my garden doesn't get the sun past 1-2pm, so probably isn't ideal. There's a bit of space to the front which might work... not technically my land, but my landlord owns the land* and I could probably get away with it... blame it on birds dropping seeds if she see's her ****.

*used to be a farm with a couple of cottages and barn conversions etc, landlord owns the whole lot, lucky git

 

[krazypara3165]

Some members only planted last week so might not be too late.

Its worth a shot. its around £7 per plant. worse case scenario you get told to cut it down. even then you could always pot it so you could move it if you had any issues.

 

[chrig]

I'm thinking I may have missed the boat on planting as well, I keep trying to sneak them in to the weeks budget, "maybe next month" :? .

I've been asking about my allotment for anybody who may have an unwanted plant or some cuttings but no luck!

 

[marksa222]

Thanks... There's a telegraph(?) pole infront of the house. It's always got I've growning up it. I wonder if I could get rid of that and have a 40 ft hop plant grow up there instead haha. Surely the landlord would prefer that!

There's a little fence next to it too to get started. Hmmm *rubs chin

 

[Smiddylad]

Two foot high, whats his secret

They were planted by a person unknown many years ago. The present allotment users have done nothing to care for them! they just come back each year, climbing up the perimeter fence.

Mine are now 1 inch :whistle:

Nice, mine are roughly the same. I've got two which are entering their second year, whereas the 3rd is newly planted and doing well. Crossed fingers there should be a good crop this year :)

 

[Pjam]

First green leaf unfurled today

I'm thinking I may have missed the boat on planting as well

I'm no expert but it might still be worth having a go. Even if it doesn't do much this year, it'll be well established for next year..... as I say, I'm no expert.

 

[evanvine]

If I get any rhizomes, I'll bring them to TST!

 

[Smiddylad]

I've finally got my trellis up and my hops in the ground, still have a bit of work to do in terms of weeding and removing the bushes and possibly even planting some companion plants to help with the pests. But at least I have my hop garden up and running.

Hop Garden


EKG

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Prima Donna

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Both my Prima Donna and EKG are starting to trail nicely but the Cascade is lagging a bit, but it is there first year so my expectations are not that great for this year. Just as long as they establish themselves, that all that matters.

Neil :)

 

[Darren Jeory]

Colin

Bramling Cross doesn't mind the cold (in fact needs a cold winter to grow well), therefore would be ideal. Clay is not ideal, I would put it in a large pot with good drainage.
Height is a must, or yields will be poor if it goes 'bushy' with not enough light getting to the whole plant.
It must be south facing, any shortening of the day is a no-no. Hops need 14 hours daylight, hence the reason why hops are grown in certain areas worldwide.

Make sure they are female!

Regards

Hoppy

Female...what if I get caught looking up their skirts to check?