S seitzboss New Member Joined Jul 6, 2013 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Jul 6, 2013 #1 So I have been growing several hop plants here in NC and they now have tons of buds on them and they are still soft so I know they aren't ready to pick yet but when should I pick them and how will I know they are ready!?
So I have been growing several hop plants here in NC and they now have tons of buds on them and they are still soft so I know they aren't ready to pick yet but when should I pick them and how will I know they are ready!?
JohnnyO Well-Known Member Joined Dec 30, 2008 Messages 8,999 Reaction score 923 Location Hamden Jul 6, 2013 #2 You want to harvest them when they start to show signs that they're drying on the vine. Not too dry, but when they start to feel a bit lighter.
You want to harvest them when they start to show signs that they're drying on the vine. Not too dry, but when they start to feel a bit lighter.