Gridlocked

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Really - you had hermies too? How old are your plants? I completely forgout about the week long stretch of 7,000 degrees. I figured I didn't water enough... My Magnum and both of my Cascades hermie'd out. Neither of my Columbus showed male bits... Strange.
Did you leave the weeners on your hops, or did you trim em?
Edit, I don't have a Columbus, I was mistaking that for a Centennial.

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B-Hoppy

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Hey kids,
I kinda think they do their own thing no matter what. This was the hottest/driest of the three years for my Zeus and the year I had the 'least' male bloom. That was even after I split the crown this Spring. If the whole 'stress' theory is true I would have to say that a stressful growing season for Zeus consists of temps in the 80's and adequate rainfall because this year was averaging close to 90 with very little rain. I think I actually put some water on them twice. Everything else came out fine with about the same amount of bloom on the Cascades (4 or 5 spikes). Just keep good notes and make sure to keep yourselves well hydrated!

Randar

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I left em, as most of what I have read has hermies as being predominantly sterile. My plants are 3rd and 4th years (except the Columbus which was a crown from BHoppy, thx again!)

And our stretch was 2 full weeks of well over 90 with no rain... followed by epic torrential record setting rain for a week. I watered them thoroughly every other day at a bare minimum, often times every day, during the hot stretch.

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Errr, that's where I have to correct you. My wife is older than shecky. -KCBrewer

...I like my beards on women. -KCBrewer

Retrofit

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Just to jump in, I'm also in Chicago region. This year I ran my garden with soaker hoses that shot blasts of water every six hours for ten minute intervals.

I noticed even when the soil looked dry, under ground it was at least moist. My centeniall had one tiny boy bit, but the rest of plants were true and healthy. I love my timers, best garden investment I've made.

KAMMEE

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Sort of off topic, but not really, Gridlock you did a good job showing off your hop project on Brewing TV. Love the dice. Cheers!

Gridlocked

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Hey, thanks Kammee!!!! It was CRAZY fun.

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Espi

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I was watching some stupid online show thing I check out all the time last night and then I was like.. wait I kicked it in that guys back yard or something..

Then I was like.. oh wait.


Cool episode and I get caught up on the numbers and sticking to a recipe. Great job and I think I will try something like this to get me to try new things.

Thanks and great looking yard.

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2BeerSpeer

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Great thread...I just bought my first (7) "hop plant starts" and they should be here in 2 days. I'm thinking about getting them started under lights through the winter in my basement, increasing the light as we near spring. Any Suggestions?

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Keg #1 --- Empty
Keg #2 --- Empty

I need a keezer!!!

Gridlocked

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Thanks guys!
ESPI - You recognized the back yard from the Brewing TV episode?! That's awesome. I brewed with some of the Cascades and they are delicious.

2BeerSpeer, where are you getting rhizomes or starters this late in the season? Have they broken ground and started growing or are they sections of rhizome? No idea what to do, we are in very different climates.

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pksublime

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Which episode # - I wanna look that one up.