razyrsharpe
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anyone know of a variety that grows well in southern heat? i tried years ago to grow some and it grew well until the hades-like heat kicked in. then disaster. looking for some tips from some southerners.
Whelk said:You can estimate it, but only within the usual range of the hop (at least, as far as I know). I've been told not to use them for bittering, only for flavor or aroma.
So does that mean no to these? Or yes?david_42 said:Fuggles, Cascade & NB have sprouted! 25 Mar.
uuurang said:Mr. Whelk, what did northern brewer tell you when you called?
CBBaron said:I read these forums too much.
I getting ready to bottle my third brew and I just ordered 4 hop rhizomes from Freshops. I'm planning to plant them on my parents farm. They have lots of room and a great spot for the trellis.
I'm pretty sure I am going to stick with this hobby but now I have a real incentive to continue to brew so I can use some of my own fresh hops.
I have a question. Everything I've read says to dry the hops before using them. Is there any reason you can't use the fresh hops at harvesting time? I thought it would be fun to "dry hop" with hop cones right off the vine.
Craig
razyrsharpe said:anyone know of a variety that grows well in southern heat? i tried years ago to grow some and it grew well until the hades-like heat kicked in. then disaster. looking for some tips from some southerners.
olllllo said:I have 2 Cascades, 2 Fuggles and 2 Goldings in the ground against a cinder block wall with an eastern exposure. I'm hoping that late afternoon shade will give them some relief. They'll be on an automatic drip, but there's no telling what 100°F+ temps will do over 3 months.
zoebisch01 said:Well, if it comes down to it you could think about installing some misters as well since you already have the drip system. Just at dusk put them on for a few minutes to help them revive. You might be surprised though, even if they wilt and look horrible they'll probably still be fine as long as they get the water they need every week. I'd be interested in hearing how it goes at any rate.
Brewiz said:And I have cones starting to come out.
These pictures were taken this morning.
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