Hop Growing in Southern California

General brewing information, questions and discussion. Topics that do not seem to fit elsewhere.

Moderators: slothrob, 2row

Post Reply
mnollar
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2003 6:20 pm

Hop Growing in Southern California

Post by mnollar »

I know the next growing season is a long way off, but I would like to start growing my own hops. I live in Southern California where temperatures reach 100-110F in July and August. Is this too hot? I'm looking into growing Cascade and Perle, but I've heard that the Perle might be hard to grow due to it being native to Germany. Is there another type of hops that is similar to Perle if I find it doesn't grow?

Thanks,
Mike
fitz
Strong Ale
Strong Ale
Posts: 442
Joined: Thu Dec 19, 2002 8:36 am

All hopped up!

Post by fitz »

www.freshops.com
This site both sells rhisomes(spelling) and provides information for hops. you can probably get some good info there. I know you can grow hops where the weather gets warm, production sites are normally where it is cooler though. I think one of the regulars here are growing them in Texas though.
User avatar
Push Eject
Double IPA
Double IPA
Posts: 233
Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2001 1:01 pm
Location: Lancaster, CA, US
Contact:

So Cal...?

Post by Push Eject »

Where are you, MNollar?

Sven and I are in the Antelope Valley.

Charlie
mnollar
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2003 6:20 pm

So Cal...?

Post by mnollar »

I live in Redlands. You guys ever attempt to grow hops up there in the high desert?
User avatar
Push Eject
Double IPA
Double IPA
Posts: 233
Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2001 1:01 pm
Location: Lancaster, CA, US
Contact:

Sven?

Post by Push Eject »

Sven did a couple of years ago and I believe they were doing well until his dog ate them. Cascade & Fuggles, I think, but he'll have to confirm.

We're about an hour Northwest of you -- we should get together and brew one of these days.

olliethemadbrewer@essersnet.com
Post Reply