What nutrients do hops need?
Hops form a lot of green matter. To do this, it needs large amounts of nitrogen. Make sure that the soil is adequately supplied with nitrogen.
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Before You Plant hops, improve the soil with animal manure and / or compost. Even Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) is suitable. If you Herbal manure you should put them into the planting holes a few days before planting.
The right time to fertilize
The hops get the first one in spring fertilization. Spread compost or animal manure around the plant and work the fertilizer lightly into the soil with a rake.
In the course of the season the hops always need replenishment. Commercially available ones are well suited for regular fertilization Vegetable fertilizer(€ 14.99 at Amazon *) with a high nitrogen content
These are administered at monthly intervals. As an exception, you can slightly exceed the manufacturer's recommended quantities because hops need more nutrients than normal vegetables.
Suitable fertilizers for hops
- compost
- Animal dung
- Nettle manure
- Vegetable fertilizer
Plant manure such as nettle manure contain a lot of nitrogen and are therefore ideal for hops. Make sure, however, that you only use diluted liquid manure and that it is not poured directly onto the roots or onto stems and leaves.
Do not cut back the hops completely in autumn
In order to ensure the supply of nutrients, you should avoid hops down to the ground in autumn cut back. The hops absorb important nutrients through the above-ground parts of the plant and pass them on to the roots.
It is ideal if you are around 50 to 70 centimeters long Hop tendrils let stand until next spring.
Tips
Hops are not only very popular as a useful plant. Because of their rapid growth, hops are ideal as Privacy screen in the garden or on the balcony. The prerequisite is that the climbing plant has a climbing aid available.
