Hops are a perennial climbing vine. Plants expel stems up to 10-15 meters long during the season. In late autumn, the entire aerial part of the plant dies off, and a powerful rhizome remains in the ground for the winter. Hop cones are used in the brewing industry and many growers use this plant for vertical landscaping. Hops look great on pergolas and gazebos.
It is necessary
Hop seedlings, organic and mineral fertilizers, stem supports
Instructions
Step 1
The homeland of hops is the fertile humid regions of the tropics, so set aside a fertile, sufficiently moist and bright place for planting hops. Try not to place plantings in areas with strong winds, because hop vines are brittle. The distance between plants should not be less than 1 meter. The easiest way to propagate hops is by cutting rhizomes.
Step 2
If the soil where you plan to plant the hops is acidic, lime it first. Add sand for good aeration. Remember - hops do not grow on wetlands.
Step 3
Create a support for the hops to allow the stem of the plant to curl. Plants can grasp and climb both thick pipes and thin wires. Consider only the considerable weight of the plant. Remember, hop buds can't get out of hop without support.
Step 4
In summer, feed your hops with organic and mineral fertilizers and water them abundantly. Hill hop plants periodically and weed regularly on young plantations.
Step 5
Hops can be highly attacked by aphids, so spray the plants with insecticides in early summer. When processing, try to ensure that the product wets the lower surface of the leaves well. It is there that pests usually accumulate.
Step 6
In autumn (late August-September), remove the hop cones, and cut the stem with leaves with a pruner and burn to prevent the reproduction of diseases and pests.