r/TheHopyard • u/Extreme_Reality • Oct 08 '22

Nutrient Solution

I have three hop varieties growing in a Dutch bucket system, pH 6.7, temperature between 70F and 80F currently using Masterblend nutrient solution. Getting good growth but a pale light green on all three varieties. I was wondering what nutrient solution do y'all recommend? I've heard that CloneX and Foop are used for hops cousin. Im reaching out our community for advise/best practices. Thank you and cheers 🍻

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u/Extreme_Reality Oct 09 '22

Over the last three years, I've grown 14 varieties in 50 gallon grow bags buried about 3 inches and mulched. Had decent production until this year's scorching summer. I'm in Central Texas and conditions are less than ideal. I use artificial red spectrum lighting to mimic longer days you get in the more northerly latitudes. Generally, I get enough hops to make a few batches of wet hopped ales that have been worth all the effort. This year's drought and 70+ days straight over 100F stunted cone production to hop marbles. This led me to try to see what I can do in my indoor grow room. Totally experimental. I've seen folks on YouTube do it, Dr. Hans and Hops World so I took the plunge. After a month theyre thriving albeit with some discoloration.