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Not many updates this year - just harvested 600g of cascade (partially dried). Not bad for a little balcony grow.

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Collards Sweet potato started from some closet sprouts Patty pan squash Blueberry bush Cayenne peppers Greens Tomato one Moby grape Early girls Pak choy And of course - Newport and Cascade hops.

It's been chilly and cloudy here in Massachusetts, but we're finally getting some sun. The sunbeam (golden) hops came back fiercely, but they're ornamental and so they had to go. This year we're going for only consumable plants on the balcony. We have: -2 Hop plants -Kale, Collards, Chard...

Here is a quick diagram of the planned system layout. Last year both of the inputs to the reservoir were managed manually. Not shown here is the control system for the pressure pump and auto doser. The pressure pump will be turned on and off by a microcontroller and relay. This is to reduce...

Giving away some of the hops as I just won't have the space. Also going to take a slightly different approach this year. Last year was a great experiment but the upkeep was just too intense - I lugged about 10 gallons of water to the deck each day in July and august. This year I will be...

New year and a very early start. It seems like the hops are about 1.5 months ahead of where they were last year. Golden: http://i.imgur.com/1jkebQG.jpg Others: http://i.imgur.com/IdKzMFS.jpg

Harvested 1/2 of the first year teamaker today - smells very nice! Full grow journal: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=580355 Can you spot our apartment? Still a lot left on the bine One of the bigger cones

The hops still haven't ripened completely - which seems strange. However, we're going on vacation for 2 weeks (and getting married) so they have to come off! Harvested maybe half of the teamaker this morning (first year plant, 3 gallon "smart pot", solo). Can you spot our apartment...

Mid September update: More hops are maturing by the day - but I'm not sure when exactly I should pick. Seems that some are just about ready while others are just little burrs. Cascade Cascade Teamaker Teamaker Teamaker Golden Hops The sprawl

Thanks sleepy, Typically use my canon eos 6d. I have the 100mm non L macro lens - perfect for juicy closeups.

Have some teamaker coming in strong. Some of the plant grew into the shade. This portion has mature cones. The rest of the plant still has burrs just trainsitioning. Not quite done yet - still needs a bit more time to ripen up.

Getting major burr production over the last week. I am switching to a bloom formula to ensure that I get nice full cones. Using Advanced Nutrients Sensi bloom 4-8-6 "PH Perfect" for coco coir.

Hi PapaBear - I'll grab some next time I'm out there. Teamaker, burring up! Cascade is putting a few out too - despite the powdery mildew.

Powdery mildew hit both cascade and newport - major bummer.... But our cucumbers are going strong. 10' of vine in a 1.5 gallon pot.