flanneltrees804
Well-Known Member
I am interested in growing hops on the roof of my apartment building in downtown Chicago. Growing up, my family always had gardens with vegetables, herbs and flowers so now I want to grow hops and the only place I have is the roof. Here's what I am thinking at this point.
My roof is long and flat so I want to get some 20 gallon pots, put a dowel in the pot and run some wire across my roof (horizontal/parallel with the ground) and anchor them about 20 feet away.The roof is only slightly shaded from the east so there is tons of sun up there, plus the roof is flat and covered in tar so it stays nice and hot.
Questions... will Chicago wind be an issue?
How high do the vines need to grow before I send them horizontal across the roof?
Are 20 gallon pots big enough? (one ryzome in each)
Will they freeze and die in the winter making me have to start all over next year? If so, is cutting them at the base and moving the pots inside during the winter an option?
What types grow best in this climate?
My roof is long and flat so I want to get some 20 gallon pots, put a dowel in the pot and run some wire across my roof (horizontal/parallel with the ground) and anchor them about 20 feet away.The roof is only slightly shaded from the east so there is tons of sun up there, plus the roof is flat and covered in tar so it stays nice and hot.
Questions... will Chicago wind be an issue?
How high do the vines need to grow before I send them horizontal across the roof?
Are 20 gallon pots big enough? (one ryzome in each)
Will they freeze and die in the winter making me have to start all over next year? If so, is cutting them at the base and moving the pots inside during the winter an option?
What types grow best in this climate?