Hop growing with limited sun light
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conpewter
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Some of my hops don't get full sunlight all day, one gets 4 hours or so I'd be (i haven't really looked in to it too much. 2 hours might not work but it is cheap enough to try. Also Sunbeam might be a good variety for you, it is mostly ornamental but I hear it has a taste similar to saaz
conpewter
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I hate HOAs, put them in front!
Aubie Stout
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Mine grow in filtered sun here in Birmingham. My 2nd year Cascades are about 15ft long right now. They are growing up my neighbor's privacy fence right beside my hydrangeas. Just keep em watered and fed.
clemson55
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Mine used to get about 3-4 hrs of good sun a day and they did well. I moved them recently though.
BarleyWater
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They're gonna grow, but it certainly isn't ideal. The amount of sunlight the plants receive will directly affect the amount and size of the cones, and will also affect the AA% and amount of essential oils in the cones. Basically, the more light they can get, the better they will be, and with only 2 hours of direct light, you may end up with some nice tall vines and no cones.
technicoloraudio
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In case this ever happens to you again, check out thrift stores for mirrors and try and lean them up accordingly. Twenty bucks can get you a long way.
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