I am very seriously considering trying to grow some hops this year. I am just curious if anyone from Stl would mind sharing there experiences who have already done this. I'm primarily curious what kinds people are having success with in the bi-polar weather we have here.
Growing Hops in St Louis
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In the midwest, it seems that everyone has success with Cascades (including me).
I ship quite a few hops to the southern states. The C's are the most popular. Cascade and Columbus seem to perform well. Also, look for the newer hybrid varieties; many have superior resistance to mildews caused by high humidity.
I grew cascade and chinook this year in st. louis mo.
I planted 5 of each. The chinook definitely did better in the first year.
Total was about 9 1/2 pounds wet weight. Forgot to get a dry weight before friends, family and fellow homebrewers started taking sacks of them home.
very happy with the first year growth. I didn't water much and probably left on the bine too long, but the first dry hopped pale ale my buddy brewed with both hops came out with a great aroma and spicy finish.
I ordered from freshops. Left the rhizomes in the fridge for 7 - 10 days before i was able to get them potted. didn't get them from the pot into the ground until the first week of may and be late june, they were climbing 1 foot a day!
I have some pictures on my facebook page, but if you have any questions, i can try and help!
Chateau LaBeaume | Facebook
I planted 5 of each. The chinook definitely did better in the first year.
Total was about 9 1/2 pounds wet weight. Forgot to get a dry weight before friends, family and fellow homebrewers started taking sacks of them home.
very happy with the first year growth. I didn't water much and probably left on the bine too long, but the first dry hopped pale ale my buddy brewed with both hops came out with a great aroma and spicy finish.
I ordered from freshops. Left the rhizomes in the fridge for 7 - 10 days before i was able to get them potted. didn't get them from the pot into the ground until the first week of may and be late june, they were climbing 1 foot a day!
I have some pictures on my facebook page, but if you have any questions, i can try and help!
Chateau LaBeaume | Facebook
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