Growing hops on the balcony
It is not easy to make a suitable privacy screen out of plants on the balcony. Just give hops a try.
also read
- Growing hops - how to grow hops in the garden
- Pulling hops in the bucket - privacy screen for the terrace
- Hops as a privacy screen in the garden or on the balcony
The climber grows very quickly if it receives sufficient moisture and nutrients.
In contrast to ivy or wine, hops do not leave any marks or stains on the masonry. This is an important aspect, especially for tenants.
Trellises on the balcony
There is usually one on the balcony Trellis already present - the balcony parapet. However, it is usually not high enough, but it can be made higher with additional bars. You can also make a suitable climbing aid from sturdy ropes.
Frequently pour the hops in the bucket
If you Hops in the bucket you have to pay attention to a few things:
- Big bucket
- good drainage
- pour frequently
- fertilize regularly
- if necessary, support hop tendrils when climbing
- Protect from frost in winter
Hops cannot tolerate waterlogging any more than drought. Make sure the pot has a large drainage hole and, to be on the safe side, put a drainage hole in it.
Pour the hops regularly, because the plant is constantly evaporating moisture from the many leaves. You also need hops in the bucket regularly fertilize.
Provide winter protection on the balcony
Hops are absolute outdoors hardy. The plant pulls in and does not need any protection. It is different with breeding in the bucket. Here the earth freezes through faster and the hops dry up.
Put the pot on one in the fall Styrofoam plate(€ 43.00 at Amazon *) or other sealing material. Wrap the tub in bubble wrap and cover the plant from above. Then the hops survive very cold winters on the balcony.
Tips
Hops tolerate shady locations as long as they are light enough. It is therefore the ideal planting for north balconies or pergolas. However, the female ones are formed fruit only if the hops get enough sun.