The Hopyard
n 2015 we started with a variety trial to see how well hops would do in our climate on the Naramata Bench. It turns out they love our heat and weather and flourished in the first year. In the spring of 2016 we started constructing the Hopyard which takes up just under 2 acres along the Kettle Valley Rail trail. We started with 6x6 treated lumber poles for stability and presence. The ground was prepped and compost spread to give the new plantings a boost of organic matter.
Varieties planted include Cascade, Centennial, Columbus, Chinook, Glacier, Hallertau, Magnum, Mount Hood, Nugget, Super Alpha and Willamette. We also have some small amounts of Pacific Gem, Saaz and Galena and new for 2017 we'll have some Crystal, Triple Pearle and Sterling.
Follow our progress here or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see how quickly this project is moving forward.
Check out the drone video shot by Ian Scromeda on August 20, 2016
Varieties planted include Cascade, Centennial, Columbus, Chinook, Glacier, Hallertau, Magnum, Mount Hood, Nugget, Super Alpha and Willamette. We also have some small amounts of Pacific Gem, Saaz and Galena and new for 2017 we'll have some Crystal, Triple Pearle and Sterling.
Follow our progress here or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see how quickly this project is moving forward.
Check out the drone video shot by Ian Scromeda on August 20, 2016
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