Recent content by Jim Romano

Thanks Dgallo! I think I have the perfect coffee that matches your description. Well, it is a darker blend but low acidity with chocolate, cherry notes. I assume you coarsely grind the coffee and add to a muslin bag?

I apologize up front for the long post but felt details were needed. I brewed a 5 gallon batch of coffee stout (extract) using a recipe kit on 2/2. > .5 lbs English Dark Crystal > .5 lbs Chocolate Malt > .5 lbs Black Malt > 6lbs LME; 2 lbs DME > 2 oz Fuggles > 4 oz coffee > S-04 yeast...

Hi All, I thought I would post my hop trellis with fabric pots set up. Hope all goes well. I got a real late start, so not expecting much this year. I am just going to keep the hose close by until I can get a water collection system in place. Northern_Brewer: New to gardening/growing. Any...

Hello! Well here it is! I am happy with the results thus far. I do have some work to do next spring to improve the leveling of the trellis, but it is pretty sturdy. I can put a ladder against it without any issues. As far as watering goes I have been reading that I should really soak the 25...

I found some plastic mixing tubs that will accommodate the 25 gallon fabric pots. Do you think this "SIP" approach is worth exploring and possibly pursuing? I can talk to my local hydroponics guy and do some research. All of this is so new to me. Any advice would be very much appreciated...

Sorry bleme- I am on a stair climber - typing not so good!

blend - good idea. maybe I can do those cement mixing tubs? I am going to do a “swing set” trellis. 3 pots on each side. Question is, do they make the tubs in the correct size. I think pots are 22” wide. And r there any drawbacks to having them sit in water? And will this totally eliminate...

Thanks a lot guys. Watering is going to be a pain, but I am hopeful it is an every other day thing. Even once a day indent going to kill me. ong- I opted for 25 gallon fabric pots. Planning on transplanting to the fabric during the July 4th holiday. How often do you water? And how much per...

Hello! I called a local hydroponics store and they suggested growing hops in fabric pots. Unfortunately I need to grow these in a pot since our soil is extremely shallow And we are on a rock bed. Advantages? Disadvantages? Has anyone tried this method and can you share your experience? Thank...

Hi VTX1300! Ya, I was considering moving them inside for the winter. Our winters are brutal in central NY. Do you have them in the "standard size" 1/2 whiskey barrels (26"-28" I think)? Do you have one plant per barrel? How the heck do you move them and how much does each weigh? They are...

I will be buying some 12' 4x4s for the legs and a long 4x6 for the top beam. Looks like the whiskey barrels (6) are going to be my best bet for the plants. I think this could make for an interesting and attractive setup... FYI - Eastern Jungle Gym makes relatively affordable brackets that can...

See above - I have that concern also. I think I may need to explore how to secure to the ground, since I am essentially on rock. Tx

Sounds like you've done this a time or two! I will continue to read (and youtube, etc), but it seems common to start a few strings per plant. So with your suggestion, I could put 2 pots cascade on the left and then 2 cascade on the right (across from each other) with 2 strings shaped in a slight...

Would you run the twine down the other side and attempt to train them to go down? Certainly makes sense, but people claim it is tricky to train them down. What to do when they reach the ground? Looks like I have some research to do. Thanks.

Thanks GilaMinumBeer. Yes, I was planning on running the twine at the same angle as the legs - might even throw a chair or two in there - who knows! Also maybe a box on one or both ends. My biggest concern is anchoring. I can talk to HD about getting it secured to the ground. I imagine there is...