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Thanks Voodoo, this is very helpful :rockin:

Flowering stage, soil pH is 6.5 and plenty of water (SIP) No major pest problems I can see

Adding to this, my plastic SIP holds 4 gallons of water and recently going through 3 gallons of water a day (it's been hot in the Northeast). The SIP makes it easy to ensure your soil never dries out and minimizes mold issues. I will likely add a few more feet of string next week and switch to...

Agreed, this is fun. I use up my hops fairly quickly and store them in the freezer under vacuum in foodsaver bags so not overly worried. My hot attic gets a respectable 4:1 ratio. I remember my wet yield was over 8 lbs but didn't measure how much over. I did weigh my neighbors Cascade before and...

So... went to UVM Extension and found this Harvest Moisture Determination reference hardrain, unless I'm mistaken, 4:1 is the optimal wet to dry ratio :)

Voodoo, just checked out your hop garden. You've got a lot going on! Best of luck now that you cut the bull shoots and started over. My Cascade is at 19 feet with crazy side arm growth. Like you, I'm loving the ease and yield of SIP hops. The redwood boxes are a classy touch. Cheers!

:mug: Appreciate your advice even though we have different paths! Good idea. I could improve this process since this is unexplored territory. I didn't document last year but I recall my wet to dry ratio was more like 4:1. Used a primitive process involving window screens and my very hot attic...

:cool: Don't want to start a chemical vs natural fertilizer argument. I left out details to keep my post short so here is more background to answer questions about my setup. Five or more years ago, I planted Liberty, Nugget and Cascade in my backyard right on the edge of the woods far from my...

Long time reader and first time post :) I have 5 year old Cascade growing in a very large self irrigating planter (SIP). I built the SIP from a extra large plastic storage container and it should hold the root ball for a few more years. I've gone the chemical fertilizer route (I know :D some...