aekdbbop

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is there a limit to how many I should let grow and string up?

This is they second year, I already have full cones on some of them, nice strong vines also..

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david_42

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4 bines per plant is about all the roots will handle. Although if you drip irrigate and feed, you could do 8.

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aekdbbop

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so after i get the 4 or so, keep cutting them back?

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humann_brewing

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This number refers to the bines coming out of the ground and NOT the side shoots correct?

Mine are starting to send shoots out like crazy now.

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I have at least 6 bines coming from the ground on each of my 2nd year Cascade and Centennial. That's with almost no extra maintenance at all. They're 14-18' right now with plenty of cones.

But once I got to six and they started up the twine, I've cut down everything additional since. Some are still popping through the ground as of yesterday.

McKBrew

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I trained 2-3 on three different strings on my second year plant. All three have at least one vine getting ready to top out. I chose the longest ones and cut the other ones off.

Hop-Hobbitt

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My main bed is 17yrs old. It produces well and I don't cut any back. I just let them go. There is no trimming in the wild and they produce in great quantities..

Cam The Hop-Hobbitt

Rick500

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Mine are starting to send lateral shoots out all over the place. I'm letting them go. They're first year, so the more sunlight-collecting ability, the more roots.

Ridemywideglide

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I agree... My second year cascade had 4 last year, and put out 25 this year. I let them all grab a piece of the lattice and it's doing great.

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