bjhbrew
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I'm finally getting around to building a trellis in my backyard so that I can grow some hops in the ground instead of the containers Ive been using the past few years. I purchased some really nice 4X4 cedar post that are 14' long with the intention of spacing two posts 12' apart connected at the top with a cable. I've already dug one hole at a depth of 3 1/2' but may try to get that down to 4'. In the past I've set fence posts in concrete but I'm reading about how that may actually accelerate rot. So, hop growers of HBT what has worked for you? Concrete? Expanding foam? back fill with dirt? Also curious if you think that a 12' wide trellis will allow for 4 plants. I'd be happy to throw up some pictures once I get some progress going.