The Hops are about ready!
The are crunchy when squished and they rebound back into their original shape once released.
Now for the tricky part, harvesting them.
We will have to be extra careful as on the other side of the fence nearby there are two dogs. Hops is super duper poisonous to dogs and will if eaten by them - it will kill them.
These hops will be dried and stored for tea and perhaps if we feel the itch, home-brewed beer :) It's the hops in beer that help with producing milk for nursing mothers - so this tea might come in handy for some of you expectant and nursing mothers....just ask for a cup:)
For more information on harvesting Hops...this is an excellent clip on Utube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVxuVzDz_L0
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