The indicator in question is the US Treasury yield curve, a measure of the gap between short- and long-term interest rates. When it is steep â meaning it costs more to borrow money for the long term â that's a good sign investors expect a quickly growing economy. A flattening one suggests a slowing one.
After your hop vine flowers you will begin to see hop cones forming. We know you will be super excited to pick them, smush them, smell them, brew with them, love them, etc.. Resist the urge because the hops will not be ready for harvesting till late August or September.
How to Check Hop Cone Ripeness. 1  Give the cone a light squeeze. If the cone stays compressed, itâs not ripe enough. 2  Pick a cone, roll it in your hands and smell it. If it has a pungent smell between cut grass and onion, itâs time to harvest. 3  Roll the hop next to your ear. If it makes a cricket sound, this also means theyâre ready to harvest.