Recent content by mgm1986

I have heard something like this could happen if you give them too much nitrogen too late in the hop development life cycle. It may not be an issue at all as jfrank suggested, just a thought.

I think Diatomaceous Earth might be a good course of action based on what I have read/heard. It stops insects physically, not chemically. At least that is my understanding. If I where you I would start there before going with anything chemical. Best advice to date from Gorst Valley Hops...

The best advice I got was to have a good Integrated Pest Management plan in the event you ever need one so that you already have it. I have not seen any other eggs and only two butterflies, so my plan is to do nothing and keep an eye on it. If I start seeing a bigger issue I will start with a...

Thanks bchurch, the Comma butterfly does fit, and seems to be the consensus at this point based on some input from the knowledgeable professionals at Gorst Valley. Because I have not seen any others and so far no sign of damage I am going to simply keep a watchful eye on them. It doesn't seem...

@ damdaman, Very good point, I cannot be certain of that.

Hi folks, Hoping someone can help me identify these little egg looking things I found on my hop plant. As you may be able to see in the pic with the guts on my finger, I can squish these things with a little effort...

Thanks all for the input! I will check into all of the suggestions. Day Tripper, 55-60 posts is a high number, but they won't go to waste so if I get a better price on more volume and delivery is the same I would rather have the extra posts. If the 1/4 acre grows well I do plan to expand up...

Hello all, I am preparing a 1/4 acre hop yard and need a source for cedar posts. I am located in South Jersey and will need roughly 55-60 posts at 20-22' x 6-7" to accommodate my design. Does anybody know where I can source these from? Delivery would be preferred but pickup could also be...

Hey folks, First time brewer here and just very engrossed in the whole process. They should warn you before you start that this hobby is most addictive! Here is my scoop. First brew was done this past Friday, 2/3. Within 15 hours of moving to the primary (a plastic ale pail from a...