Recent content by KathyLyn

Here is something I found today in case it is helpful to you :):

http://www.freshops.com/hop-growing/hop-gardening/#harvest Here is some good/practical info I found at the above website about harvesting: And, here is some helpful info about drying: I appreciate what is said about using scales on page one of this thread, but I think knowing...

Yes, I agree, very nice thread. :) I guess I'm hung up on the essential oil aspect of the hops, I think this is the part that bitters and flavors the beer? I wonder if there is any other 'test' or indicator that can be used for determining when the hops are ready (in terms of the oil)...

Hi, I'm wondering if there is a certain time of the day that is better to pick hops than another. With my flowers and herbs that I use for the essential oil, I know we are to pick these in the early morning hours, so I'm wondering if this is the same for picking hops. Thanks!