Hops - 2011 - Heat Does a Hop Good

Now that the rains have stopped and its getting very hot here in Southwest Ohio, the hops seem to really enjoy the new conditions. They are growing tall rather quickly and the leaves are definitely getting larger. The tallest bine is likely close to 6 feet tall. Here are the latest pictures of the crop.

Below is the Mt Hood. In this first season, I likely won't cut back any bines so I can give the roots a chance to really take hold this year.

For those of Irish descent out there, I thought you'd like the new center piece on the swing that separates the trellis'. Its a working claddagh weather vane we got for our wedding years back.