tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903005071553976822.post6694109391740257436..comments2023-05-21T02:53:28.119-07:00Comments on Chillindamos Homebrewing: Hop Farm, March 18 2008Chillindamoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03797432469440420791noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903005071553976822.post-11280665006140916372010-04-29T17:53:07.791-07:002010-04-29T17:53:07.791-07:00I would imagine that many hop varieties would do v...I would imagine that many hop varieties would do very well in Central Coast. The area where I grow my hops is very hot and dry during the summer. I currently grow four: Chinook, Centennial, Magnum, and Vojvodina. I'm not sure how much room you have and the number of varieties you would like to grow. I find that Chinook does extremely well in my conditions. Centennial also does well but typically has only one full harvest. Magnum does well but has a lower yield, same with the Voj. I've also tried Goldings and Cascade but natural selections (ie rabbits) eliminated these quickly. <br />I would suggest picking a couple of varieties you really like and giving them a try. You may as well grow what you'll enjoy using. I've heard that the first season can be minimal for many varieties but I haven't experienced this. With proper watering, planting in mounds, and good fertilization, you can expect decent yield even during your first yield. Hops love lots of sun. Don't worry too much about the heat, they seem to manage well.Chillindamoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797432469440420791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903005071553976822.post-19715438917672838872010-04-29T16:17:43.341-07:002010-04-29T16:17:43.341-07:00hey sean,
i also have a established hop yard and ...hey sean,<br /><br />i also have a established hop yard and growing in Central Coast California. What type of variates are you growing in that hot of weather?<br /><br />email me back at<br />sean_mccaffrey@live.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903005071553976822.post-7148292903599797842008-04-22T23:00:00.000-07:002008-04-22T23:00:00.000-07:00If I didn't know where this place was .. from the ...If I didn't know where this place was .. from the pictures I swear it could be the hop hills of Italy or some other really really cool placeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com