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ao125 · 02-22-2012, 12:26 PM

Last year, I had Magnum, Tettnang, and Cascade growing on my apartment balcony. I think the Magnum did the best, but all were strong growers in the DC summer.

**hogwash** · 02-22-2012, 07:39 PM

I've got one each of EKG, Nugget, Centennial, Chinook, and a "funky 70s aroma hop" as it was referred to by the guy from who I got the rhizomes. The first year, 2010, I got a few cones from both the Chinook and the "funky" plant (yes, I know it sounds like you smoke it but I swear it's hops!) and nothing from the others. I also planted a Cascade that year but I'm pretty sure a squirrel dug it up.

I had decent growth on most of them that year. For some reason last summer, the Chinook was the only one that produced and it was really healthy. The others grew thin, short bines & produced nothing. I did not fertilize or anything like that though and I need to move some around for better exposure. I'm gonna get a little more serious about it this year, in fact just this afternoon I piled 'em up with compost.

Anyhoo, what I'm getting at is that the Chinook variety seems to do well here in the Valley but I've not had much luck with any of my others.

I believe Blue Mountain axed their Centennials as they weren't pleased with their production. Their Cascade grows gangbusters.

Btw, if anyone wants to trade rhizomes, I'd be happy to. I'm looking for another Cascade or 2 and would love a Magnum, I'm sure I can provide a Chinook or two.

jskinner10 · 02-23-2012, 06:46 PM

I was just over at Blue Mountain a couple weeks ago talking to one of the brewers. He said they're still growing the Centennials. They do however have a larger area set aside for the Cascades though. By the way hogwash, I'm glad to hear Chinook is doing so well for you. I'm planting a few Cascades this season and hope to plant some Chinook next year.

**hogwash** · 02-23-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jskinner10

I was just over at Blue Mountain a couple weeks ago talking to one of the brewers. He said they're still growing the Centennials. They do however have a larger area set aside for the Cascades though. By the way hogwash, I'm glad to hear Chinook is doing so well for you. I'm planting a few Cascades this season and hope to plant some Chinook next year.

I stand corrected, I either read somewhere or someone at the brewery told me they were getting rid of them. Must have had a change of heart or I imagined the whole thing!

**hogwash** · 02-23-2012, 07:41 PM

Here's a cool interview with Blue Mountain's grower, Stan Driver: http://wmra.org/post/stan-driver

ScottSingleton · 02-29-2012, 05:56 AM

I just ordered some rhizomes to give it a go this year. I think I've got 3 each of Cascade, Centennial, Magnum, and Galena coming my way. It will be interesting to see which ones do well here in Northern VA. From your posts I'm seeing that the Cascade and Magnum will do well, the Cent is iffy though. Anyone had experience with Galena?

Larsccw · 02-29-2012, 03:00 PM

Awesome stuff. I'll be researching this more as I get more Brewing Experience under my belt.

**HALIFAXHOPS** · 03-09-2012, 10:50 AM

I have around 12 varieties and cascade and magnum out produce them all in PA!

ao125 · 03-11-2012, 05:24 PM

I just went out on my balcony, and it looks as though my Tettnang, Cascade, and Magnum hops are starting to poke their heads up through the soil.

They seem to have survived the DC/VA winter well.

jskinner10 · 03-12-2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ao125

They seem to have survived the DC/VA winter well.

Psh, what winter? Anyway, I'm still waiting on my Cascade rhizomes to come from Thyme Garden Herb Company. Hopefully they'll show up soon considering how nice and warm it's getting now.