Recent content by dmunkey

Is there an update on this unit going to production?

Could be downy mildew infected cones.

Pesticides will come with a PHI rating (Pre Harvest Interval) for each crop that its labeled for use on. From what I can see neem oil as a 0 day PHI, in theory you'd be able to use it up until the day you harvest, obviously that wouldnt be necessary.

Im trying to find more info on spraying neem oil for inspect control after the plants have already formed burrs. I see many people making comments that they are afraid to use neem after burrs have formed but i cannot find any evidence or studies to suggest that there is actually a problem...

Female plants can show male signs during times of stress, like too little water, nutrient deficiency etc... Could be whats happening here.

I had a few sprouts coming up in early February, was pretty wild.

The spring outlook is expecting above average to much above average temps for the next 3 months. In the typical year we dont usually get shoots until end of April or May. I could easily see us getting significant growth as early as March mid to late March if the temp trend continues. How will...

To me those look like viable shoots. The less productive bull shoots will grow quite quickly and have a large than average distance between the leaf nodes. Tough to say when they are that short though but i think you're fine.

Great to hear! Blows me away the concentration of companies building out hop machinery in just this region of NYS.

How was the Hops Convention Dan? Anything interesting out there for us small guys?

This is great! I'm not going to the Hop Convention but I'd love to get more info from some of the harvester builders. Their websites arent very forthcoming with the details.

This would make for a very merry christmas.

We'll toss about 2 shovels of compost over each hill to put them to bed for the winter. This is Western NY, Zone 6a

From what i understand you're correct its just cosmetic. The hops flavor comes from the lupulin not the leaves. Maybe someone else has other information?

Looking good! We're just bout 45 minutes west of you with about 1 acre. What do you estimate the cost of that build was?