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World's costliest crop is now being cultivated in Bihar.
The vegetable namely 'hop-shoots' costs RS 85,000 per KG in international markets.
As always, Biharis coming up with innovative idea to amaze everyone.
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The vegetable namely 'hop-shoots' costs RS 85,000 per KG in international markets.
As always, Biharis coming up with innovative idea to amaze everyone.
#ProudBihari
Hops are the flowers of the hop plant Humulus lupulus, a member of the Cannabaceae family of flowering plants. They are used primarily as a bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer, to which, in addition to bitterness, they impart floral, fruity, or citrus flavours.
Hops production is concentrated in moist temperate climates, with much of the world’s production happening near the 48th parallel north. Hops prefer the same soils as potatoes & the leading potato-growing states in the United States are also major hops-producing areas. However,
Varieties of Hops:
There are more varieties of Hops are available, for example, Bravo, Calypso, Lemon drop, Zeus, Aramis, Ariana, Bitter gold, Callista, Chinook, Opal, Polaris and etc.
There are more varieties of Hops are available, for example, Bravo, Calypso, Lemon drop, Zeus, Aramis, Ariana, Bitter gold, Callista, Chinook, Opal, Polaris and etc.
Site selection for Hops Farming:
The ideal hop yard must have direct sunlight, easy access to water, & plenty of room for vertical growth. Space along fences, garages and property lines hold potential as hop yards. Hop vines need a strong support system to grow successfully;
The ideal hop yard must have direct sunlight, easy access to water, & plenty of room for vertical growth. Space along fences, garages and property lines hold potential as hop yards. Hop vines need a strong support system to grow successfully;
tall poles & strong twine are commonly used to support the growing vines. Growers must avoid sites with electrical wires nearby because of potential problems caused by sprawling vines.
Climate requirement for Hops Farming:
Hop plants are adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions, ample moisture early followed by warm, dry weather is ideal. In areas where rainfall is lacking 7 the water table is more than 5 ft deep, irrigation may be required.
Hop plants are adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions, ample moisture early followed by warm, dry weather is ideal. In areas where rainfall is lacking 7 the water table is more than 5 ft deep, irrigation may be required.
Planting of Hops:
Hops are perennial & produce bines annually. There are separate male & female plants, but only the female plants produce the flowers called hop cones. These cones contain lupulin, the aromatic oils & resins that give beer its characteristic flavors.
Hops are perennial & produce bines annually. There are separate male & female plants, but only the female plants produce the flowers called hop cones. These cones contain lupulin, the aromatic oils & resins that give beer its characteristic flavors.
Hop rhizomes can be purchased online or at brewing supply stores and they are generally available from March to May. The rhizomes must be planted as soon as the soil is workable, but it’s best to plant after the final frost. Hops must be planted in rows of hills about 8 feet apar
with two rhizomes per hill and hills set about 2 to 3 feet apart. “Hops are difficult to develop on a small scale,” Paino advises. “They need a lot of attention, especially in late June & early July.”
That period of early summer he’s referring to is when you’ll need to train the
That period of early summer he’s referring to is when you’ll need to train the
Hop harvesting:
Hop vines are typically grown until around mid-July, but your harvest time will vary by location & could occur in August or September. You’ll most likely be able to harvest multiple times, as cones at the top of the plant often mature faster than the ones down
Hop vines are typically grown until around mid-July, but your harvest time will vary by location & could occur in August or September. You’ll most likely be able to harvest multiple times, as cones at the top of the plant often mature faster than the ones down
A cone is harvestable when it feels dry & light much drier than a damp green cone. You’ll also smell the ripe cones, and they must feel slightly sticky.
Once the hop cones are harvested, it is important to dry & store them properly so they don’t mold or go rancid.
Once the hop cones are harvested, it is important to dry & store them properly so they don’t mold or go rancid.
