drkaeppel
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I have heard that Cascades do well in TX. Has anyone heard how Nugget hops fare?
My apologies if this topic has already been addressed.
My apologies if this topic has already been addressed.
I'm curious what you other Texas hop growers did to get such good results. I'm in Dallas and I've given up. I haven't actually tried though. I've just read and read and heard stories from other folks at the LHBS and haven't heard good things.....
What are your secrets to success? I'd love to grow hops here and I have some hope after reading this thread.
tell more about your setup and maybe someone can help.
RyanWeary said:Well - the side of the house I'd plant them on gets nothing but afternoon sun. And with the mid to late afternoon being the hottest part of the day I don't think I'd do well there. I think morning and a little afternoon sun would be best here with shade in the late afternoon.....unfortunately I don't have an area that fits those specs.
Where mine are planted they only get afternoon sun, some leaves get a little brown but the cones are fine. Just make sure to be good about watering, and give the soil a good 50/50 mix of cow manure and potting soil and they will grow fine. Also I am considerably further south than you, well below the optimal area for growing hops, and they still grow well.
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