fred_zepp

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So last year was my first year for hop growing. I planted 2 ea of cascade, chinook, sterling and willamette. one cascade and one willamette survived, and i had some tiny shoots/leaves on chinook, sterling and willamette, but all burned back in the sun and died.

I live outside the Sacramento valley in Nor Cal, and its plenty hot here. A friend suggested some shade for new plants, until they're maybe a foot tall or so. I tried it on my surviving willamette plant this year...it looked a little wilted...so i'm partially shading it (cutting some afternoon sun) with window screens. It seems to be a little more healthy now...

Anyone have similar experiences?

brrman

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Make sure the soil is not completely drying out every day. Some hops actually prefer some daily shade.

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A common problem for the folks in the Southwest desert and Sacto isn't much different.

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fred_zepp

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Hmmm. Just keep it damp? When do i have to worry about the fungus and stuff like that? I've been wary of too much water from other reading i had done...

CentralWABrewing

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Yep, sounds like the soil might be getting a little too dry. Hops need a bucket of water(figure of speech) when they are flowering. Keep the soil moist and you'll have better looking hops!

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SnaX

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I would say dry soil as well. Maybe put some leaves on the ground around the plant to help hold in moisture??? (Should be a simple enough solution.)

fred_zepp

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yeah...i'll get more frequent watering... and some kind of mulch over the mound to help control moisture in the soil...

Whutever

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I read in the Hop Lover's Guide issue from the best of Brew Your Own that you can use mulch such as Straw or Grass Clippings.

Figbash

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Hops require a lot of water. Mine are tied into the sprinkler system and get two thorough waterings a day. You may need even more. Don't keep them wet all the time though or they will mold. Just water when they dry out.

Tom

CentralWABrewing

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Electric timers hooked to outdoor faucets and over 200ft of soaker hose does wonders. You can now adjust the waterings everyday as needed.

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Tap-Bohemian Pils, IPA
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Hops
6th Year- Cascade, Chelan, Chinook, Willamette
4nd Year- Hallertauer Tradition
3rd Year- Galena, Hallertauer Tradition