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Title: Spent hops as mulch
Post by: bupster on April 24, 2006, 19:18:50
I've been given about six bags of spent hops and malt and was wondering what to do with them. I've added a couple of bags to the manure pile already but can't face digging in six of them. I've also been given apple mulch which I've bunged on the spuds. I thought of using the hops as a mulch on other veg, but am slightly concerned that it will burn stems. Does anyone else use them?
Title: Re: Spent hops as mulch
Post by: katynewbie on April 24, 2006, 20:35:01
:-\

From memory I think Supersprout is the resident expert on spent hops! Seem to remember her mentioning it , wish I could get my mits on some..

;)
Title: Re: Spent hops as mulch
Post by: philandjan on April 24, 2006, 20:44:46
We used them last year - no problem at all.

Just spread them all over and then dug them in some weeks later.
Title: Re: Spent hops as mulch
Post by: SMP1704 on April 24, 2006, 21:34:11
I live quite close to Fuller's brewery in Chiswick and have been tempted to phone and ask if I might have some of their spent hops.

Now I don't mind having weird conversations with switchboard operators/receptionists and I think this one would rank right up there........but how would I phrase my request??

How do the rest of your source those hops??

Thanks