Hop Growing in Humid, Hot Places

[RobbieOByrne]

Has anyone seen or heard of a successful hop being grown in a humid and hot place. I'm not talking about America, unless you mean the southern tip of Florida and the keys.

I intend to grow hops in a climate similar that of Cuba.

Any info would be great, order hops is out of the question as I'm trying to make a all home grown beer. Thanks for the help!

 

[GVH_Dan]

You are behind the 8 ball, Robbie.

My experience is that hops go pretty dormant when temperatures exceed 95F. Likewise, I'm assuming you are closer to the equator? You'll have problems with getting side arms to pop out because they will flower too early.

That said, go for it. Just don't expect a huge harvest and you will be happy.

 

[PapaBearJay]

You are behind the 8 ball, Robbie.



My experience is that hops go pretty dormant when temperatures exceed 95F. Likewise, I'm assuming you are closer to the equator? You'll have problems with getting side arms to pop out because they will flower too early.



That said, go for it. Just don't expect a huge harvest and you will be happy.

Dan,

They won't flower at all, unless he either has a day-neutral variety or supplements with lighting. The latter option is something they do primarily in African growing regions that are close to the equator.


Robbie,

I will recommend that you don't attempt to grow any European varieties, as you will quickly be disappointed. I might recommend trying Amallia, Neo-1, or Multihead (Medusa) as they are native to lower latitudes and may thrive in the humidity of your region.

Best of luck!


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[RobbieOByrne]

Have you guys heard of anyone making a hybrid specifically for hot/humid climates?

 

[PapaBearJay]

Not specifically no.


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