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Timing hops harvest time (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/gardening@lemmy.world
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Helloo again gardeners! I am once again doubting myself so thought to maybe ask! Anyone familiar with harvesting hops? Advice says to listen to the prazzle and smell it. I have nothing to compare to..! It smells great! Fruity and hoppy :) Not really sticky but definitely some prazzle crunch and some visible yellow yumyum Lot of cones are quite small but theres was very dry weather last few weeks and I wasn’t home to water, so I’m guessing they’re done growing because they feel about the same as the biggies.

Thankful for any and all advice!

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[–] 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

What are you using your hops for? Last year I harvested mine way too late with most of them a little brown (November in zone 5). They still turned out fine in a tincture.

Based on your photos I would say you are close. But wouldn't be and to give you much support besides that. I only harvested one year so far

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I was hoping for beer! Im cultivating multiple varieties both named types and ones I found around the country. I think I’m close too, might harvest tomorrow morning since we’re about to get blasted with heat again.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Ah beer the classic use case. Hopefully it turns out good. I was kicking around the idea of practicing some simple brewing before using my hops for a beer. I haven't gotten to it at all. I might just use them for teas

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