I have had a garden here in my backyard for a few years now. I've been building up a trellis these past few days, but i am wondering if i should plant any specific strands for my area of san diego. Wondering which might grow better, or which strands wont do so well. Any suggestions???
I only tried 2 varieties last year. Cascades did really well which I have heard from others. Actually just saw someone selling rhizomes for a dollar on craigslist today. I also tried Goldings and they started ok but nothing like the Cascades.
I have Cascade (2nd year), Tetanger and Northern Brewer (both 3rd year) growing in my backyard. I am looking to see how the Tet will do this year (since I just transplanted from half whiskey barrels to the ground) but the Cascade did pretty well. The Northern Brewer was slow last year, but thats probably cause its still in a barrel.
Whats the best planting season for us? Do you guys have drip systems installed for watering them? I'm hoping to start a garden, though I don't think I'll be able to plant in time for this year as I won't even move in to the new house until early April.
I dont have a drip system, but I work from home so I can water as needed when it gets really hot. I try to soak the ones in the ground every couple days and I water the one in the half whiskey barrel every day. (At least now when its raining.
I use a drip system that runs every other day and if it is particularly hot that day I will go and give them an extra drink. From what I have read they are a glorified weed and just want as much water and sun as possible. And a little plant food goes a long way. I could actually see substantial growth after each feeding.
Grem,
I think you would be fine to plant in April. We have a very long growing season and I have heard of people planting into June.
Good luck and I hope I can get an English-type variety to take off this year. I'm thinking of Yakima Goldings anyone have any luck with these?
I use a drip system that runs every other day and if it is particularly hot that day I will go and give them an extra drink. From what I have read they are a glorified weed and just want as much water and sun as possible. And a little plant food goes a long way. I could actually see substantial growth after each feeding.
Grem,
I think you would be fine to plant in April. We have a very long growing season and I have heard of people planting into June.
Good luck and I hope I can get an English-type variety to take off this year. I'm thinking of Yakima Goldings anyone have any luck with these?
Thanks for the advice Now I just have to convince SWMBO that planting a garden is OK to be higher on the priority list for me than she would like!
Did you order them online? or do any of the LHBS have them?
I want to plant some Goldings this year, I think I'll stop by Homebrew Mart and see what they have.
And let me know how the Goldings work for you.
I'm in Los Angeles, and last year I tried Fuggle, Goldings, Tettnang, and Horizon. Of these, the Fuggle died after it got hot here, but it was also in the full sun most of the day. The Horizon never died back fully... it just kept going, it has full sun most of the day too. The Tettnang was the only one to produce cones, which wasn't what I was expecting for a first year planted in early May. The Golding did fine. Both the Goldings and the Tettnang were in shade for a good part of the day, so I'm guessing that's why they did alright as I've heard these varieties doing poorly in our hot and dry climate.
Specific hops for san diego?
Now I just have to convince SWMBO that planting a garden is OK to be higher on the priority list for me than she would like!
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