Young Hops

At this time of the year, the hops grow so quickly, almost changing overnight. They must be at the top of the strings by 21st June to be a good crop.

[*lynn]

wow, that's a lot of strings .... interesting to see

[JackieR]

I thought hops were trees! They don' have long time to grow that high do they?

[Photo Bird]

Likes the tones and colours. My mum and family used to go 'hopping' in Kent from London in the 30s so nice to see this.

[Sue]

Lovely Kentish scene. Sadly not so many hop gardens around any more.

[Catherine P]

Lovely leading lines. Hope they're made into some tasty beer!

[Laurie E Wilson]

Neat shot

[Chillen]

What an intricate pattern. Good choice of pov.

[FBailey]

Lots of lovely lines!

[tony gig]

Wonderful shop, I grow the Golden Hop in my Garden.

[Babs]

Super pattern it makes.

[Dawn]

Cool image

[Catherine]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond They grow incredibly fast!

[Catherine]

@photobird The little 'hoppers huts' are still standing! It must have been such an experience for you all.

[Catherine]

@suesouthwood Do you remember when the field opposite us was a hop garden? Now blackcurrants!

[Catherine]

@lynnz @laurieewilson @chillen @fbailey @tonygig @onewing @dawnee Thank you for all your comments. When they have grown up the strings, I will post another photo.

[Photo Bird]

@megpicatilly Hard work I think but not for me - I'm not that old! It was mum and her parents. Ha, ha :-)

[Catherine]

@megpicatilly oops.....so sorry - just re-read your first comment.....!!!!

[Brett]

All of the jumble of lines is incredible!!