The hops are starting to shoot laterals and the Chinook have shone their first burrs. They are flowering. Its early in my mind, especially given how late they started to shoot. I may have two harvests this year from the Chinook at least.

The Flinders and Fuggles are struggling at the moment, but look to be about to bounce back. Theya re in the hottest part of the garden and copped a battering in the hot week we had. Everything else is going well. Although the Cascade isn't as big as I would like to see it. With luck it will hit the heights and produce something this year. If not I may look to pass it on to another brewer and get something a little more productive. It is in a prime position and if it doesn't grow well it stands out.