First year growing hops (southwest ohio). I bought the plants from Great Lakes Hops, 2 Cascade, 2 Centennial, 2 Chinook, and 1 Magnum. Planted in early spring. I made the ropes about 19' tall. The Cascades both grew about 17-18' and have pretty much quit there. They both have hops on them now (as seen in the one picture.). 1 of the Chinooks is about the same, but the remainder of the plants only grew about 6-8' tall. Magnum has no buds yet, and it looks like the centennials are finally starting. Just curious if they should have grown more? I did no fertilization, and with the rain we had this year, i barely watered. They all get pretty much full sun till 6 or 7 when a tree shadow comes in. I have heard first year hops dont do as well, but since i did not plant rhizomes thought it might be different.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?