Thanks for the input. Sorry, I don't think I was very clear. My hops are in containers and I am using the container hops plan from BYO. The article suggests using fertilizer "just before they need it, if growth slows or if the leaves discolor" and I think the assumption is that the hops will get less nutrients in a container than in the ground.
The suggested concentration is a half teaspoon per gallon of water. I plan thoroughly soaking my pots when the soil starts to get dry ( I have good drainage in these planters.)
Do I use enough fertilized water to soak the whole pot? Or less?
I'm not much of a gardener, I just put stuff in dirt and keep it wet, which has worked out alright for me, but I want to get the best growth out of my hops possible (don't ask about last years anemic tomatoes.)