basementbrewbrad
Well-Known Member
This little Tree Swallow has found a home in the bluebird house atop the structure.
Why did you go with a big structure like that rather than the traditional pole method?
Looking good man, I can't wait to see what it is like when the vines are reaching most of the way up. It seems as if it will feel like walking through a forest...but one made of hops.
You've probably already checked out this site but here is a link to some pretty cool hop related items... ton of information on the rest of the site too...
http://www.uvm.edu/extension/cropsoil/wikis
Wanted to do something outside the box that we could maximize our space with as well as have a strong and durable structure that will stand the test of time... Its over the top but it was fun and it shows people another way to do things. To each is their own I guess.
dude thats pretty sweet..thats some pretty heavy duty cross supports.. you could build a patio on the top of your yard! well its better to over engineer then under..........i would train your bines to go all over your support structure..that would be sick..
Updated pictures from 5/13. 40+ are now climbing. There are only 4 that are still not showing, we dug them up and all had signs of life but were a bit too deep after we had added the compost and manure so now they are at the proper depth. Hopefully soon all of them will be showing. The willamettes are kicking but, a fair amount of them are 4 ft tall now.
What time today was this picture taken? Looks like you have a lot of shade or blockage because of your framework. Hops need Sun tons of it
Umm.... awesome..... that is all I can say. Will be following this. What is your time-window for picking them once it is time to harvest?
Well, what can I say - subbed!!!
Good luck with that project!
I'm quite slowly thinking about making the same
Looper to answer your question the lumber, bolts, screws were $1737.00.
Wow, very impressive build overall. Cannot wait to see how they all do in their first season. Keep the updates coming!
Makes my 8'x12' hop garden seem a bit undersized now. I need a larger yard!!! lol
My hopes are starting to go up a little bit. They seem to be doing quite well for first year plants. It has taken every plant a couple of weeks to get to 1ft once they get out of the ground but after that they really seem to be taking off. I expect the largest Willamette to hit the top of the structure in the next couple of weeks.
basementbrewbrad said:Looper to answer your question the lumber, bolts, screws were $1737.00.
I will admit that it is an incredible structure that will make reaching the top of the bines easier. But at $17.37/plant, I have to join those that question the economics of it.There are a couple of guys on here who are not big fans of this structure due to its cost but the design will be extremely beneficial come harvest time. ...the lumber, bolts, screws were $1737.00.
If you can pick without damage to the leaves and bine, studies have shown a 6% to 30% increase in yield the next year in mature bines.
Dan thanks for the info...Not advertised as the economic way to build a hop yard. Just a neat looking jungle gym monster of a trellis that makes people say what the hell is that thing?
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