Some pics of my first cascade harvest. The first pic is actually from the top of the bine (which sort of slipped off the rope and slumped over). I have it lowered for easier picking. My hops are actually 2 years old, but the first year they were in pots just staying alive until I could get my raised bed completed....so, first harvest at any rate.
I'm not sure how much they will weigh once dried (any guesses?) but I measured about 2.5# in my 5-gallon bucket....about 3-4 gallons I suppose. This is from one plant that had a few bines all strung together. I still have yet to harvest my centennial and zeus hops....they probably have the same amount. Oddly, the nugget is much less and chinook and goldings are almost nonexistent. Whatever... Anyway, I'm pretty happy about the harvest so far! I was going to make a Belgian Strong Dark tomorrow but it's tempting to do a wet hop IPA instead!
I owe a lot of thanks to the fine individuals here on HBT who have posted a lot of information on growing hops....thanks for your contributions!
I'm not sure how much they will weigh once dried (any guesses?) but I measured about 2.5# in my 5-gallon bucket....about 3-4 gallons I suppose. This is from one plant that had a few bines all strung together. I still have yet to harvest my centennial and zeus hops....they probably have the same amount. Oddly, the nugget is much less and chinook and goldings are almost nonexistent. Whatever... Anyway, I'm pretty happy about the harvest so far! I was going to make a Belgian Strong Dark tomorrow but it's tempting to do a wet hop IPA instead!
I owe a lot of thanks to the fine individuals here on HBT who have posted a lot of information on growing hops....thanks for your contributions!