Ferry Road Forum > Spent Hops

Spent hops to use as a mulch or to dig in - they add organic matter as well as nutrients.

The residue from the brewing industry, spent hops have a distinctive strong smell, although this soon disappears when the hops are left out in the open. They make an excellent soil conditioner and are particularly good for mulching. The Spent hops will be wet and can either be dug in fresh or spread over the surface. They can be composted but it is not necessary. If you do use them fresh, keep them well away from the stems and leaves of young plants to avoid scorching them.
Sorry its not possible to buy spent hops dry but, in this form, they are really more a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen - about 2.5-3.5 per cent. Coverage: 1-1.5 Kg (2-3 lbs.) per sq. meter/yard.

Bags will be approx 15-20kg bags @ £2.00 per bag. Free deliver with order over £10.
Contact:
Kevin on
spenthops@hotmail.com

April 1, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKevin