BlackForestBrewery
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
I'm getting ready to pre-order more rhizomes, to add on to the collection of hops I have growing already. I can't remember exactly what I have growing now, but I have the list somewhere. I know I lost a few due to excessive water (lots of clay soil here that retains water).
Anyway, I've rambled enough. I have a 5 acre field in front of my place, that has perfect access to sunlight (all day long), and I'd like to get some more hops started up there. I'm getting ready to prepare the land for growing (clearing weeds, laying down plastic to clear everything out, getting the new trellises (?) started, etc.
I'm thinking about starting 25-30 new rhizomes this season, and I need ideas for trellis designs. My previous design consisted of 4 posts, with tightened wire running across the top with twine running down to the ground so the vines could grow up the twine.
I need ideas. I'm thinking of possibly putting posts into the ground spaced apart, and placing screws on the top of each post (360 degrees), and secure twine around the base so the hops can grow up vines 360 degrees. I know this description isn't very clear, but I hope you guys can understand what I'm talking about. I need to buy some special soil because of the high clay content in the soil here.
What do ya guys think? I'm open to any/all ideas. I'm just trying to make an efficient growing area for this season and future seasons.
I'm getting ready to pre-order more rhizomes, to add on to the collection of hops I have growing already. I can't remember exactly what I have growing now, but I have the list somewhere. I know I lost a few due to excessive water (lots of clay soil here that retains water).
Anyway, I've rambled enough. I have a 5 acre field in front of my place, that has perfect access to sunlight (all day long), and I'd like to get some more hops started up there. I'm getting ready to prepare the land for growing (clearing weeds, laying down plastic to clear everything out, getting the new trellises (?) started, etc.
I'm thinking about starting 25-30 new rhizomes this season, and I need ideas for trellis designs. My previous design consisted of 4 posts, with tightened wire running across the top with twine running down to the ground so the vines could grow up the twine.
I need ideas. I'm thinking of possibly putting posts into the ground spaced apart, and placing screws on the top of each post (360 degrees), and secure twine around the base so the hops can grow up vines 360 degrees. I know this description isn't very clear, but I hope you guys can understand what I'm talking about. I need to buy some special soil because of the high clay content in the soil here.
What do ya guys think? I'm open to any/all ideas. I'm just trying to make an efficient growing area for this season and future seasons.