I planted some magnums this year, after killing my cascades from last year. I worked a deal for 2 sprouted plants and a rhizome. The seller gave me two rhizomes, just in case... I promptly planted my new hops in my 1/2 wine barrel planters and have seen no noticeable growth. One of the plants has grown maybe an inch, nothing from the other, and no sprouts from either rhizome. As near as I can tell, they are getting enough water, they are getting plenty of sun, it's been plenty warm. I can't really see any reason that they haven't exploded out of the ground. (Of course, I'm no farmer; I bury plants and seeds and apply water and hope for the best)
The only thing that I can think of is the soil. Last year, I dumped spent grains in my planters and worked it into the soil. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now I'm wondering if I may have poisoned my soil. For purposes of comparison, 4 of the 5 tomato plants I put in this year are doing great, the last one is alive but not thriving. I've asked this before on this forum, but have never got a soild answer: Is it OK to put spent grains in planting beds? More importantly: How can I save my Magnums?
The only thing that I can think of is the soil. Last year, I dumped spent grains in my planters and worked it into the soil. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now I'm wondering if I may have poisoned my soil. For purposes of comparison, 4 of the 5 tomato plants I put in this year are doing great, the last one is alive but not thriving. I've asked this before on this forum, but have never got a soild answer: Is it OK to put spent grains in planting beds? More importantly: How can I save my Magnums?