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.
Begin harvesting the herb when the plant has enough foliage to maintain growth. Up to 75% of the current season's growth can be harvested at one time. Harvest early in the morning, after the dew dries, but before the heat of the day. Harvest herbs before flowering, otherwise, leaf production declines.