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- Pull hops on the balcony
- Grow hops on the balcony
- Trellises on the balcony
- Water hops in the bucket frequently
- Take care of winter protection on the balcony
- Tips
Hops are also suitable for greening the balcony, but it can be very large
Pull hops on the balcony
Hops is a climbing plant that grows very fast and can still be kept in a bucket. Therefore, it is the ideal planting for the greening of balconies and pergolas.The important thing is that she is a rank aid available, around which the tendrils can wind up.
Grow hops on the balcony
It's not that easy to get a proper view of plants on the balcony. Just try it with hops.
The climber grows very fast if it gets enough moisture and nutrients.
In contrast to ivy or wine, hops leave no traces and stains on the masonry. This is especially important for tenants.
Trellises on the balcony
On the balcony usually a trellis already exists - the balcony parapet. However, it is usually not high enough, but can be made higher by additional rods. You can also make a suitable climbing aid from sturdy ropes.
Water hops in the bucket frequently
If you pull hops in the bucket, you have a lot to consider:
Waterlogging tolerates hops just as little as dryness. Make sure the pot has a large drainage hole and drain as a precaution.
Pour the hops regularly, as the plant evaporates moisture over many leaves. You also have to fertilize hops in the bucket regularly.
Take care of winter protection on the balcony
Hops are absolutely hardy in the field. The plant is absorbed and does not need any protection. This is different when breeding in a bucket. Here the earth freezes faster and the hops dry up.
Place the pot on a styrofoam plate or other sealing material in the fall. Wrap the bucket in bubble wrap and cover the plant from above. Then the hops survive even very cold winters on the balcony.
Tips
Hops can tolerate shady situations as long as they are bright enough. It is therefore the ideal planting for northern balconies or pergolas. However, the female fruits only form when the hops get enough sun.