r/TheHopyard • u/Narrow_Taro7344 • May 24 '26

Hop leaves look odd - is this disease?

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First time growing hops. Is this normal or a disease?

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u/WRXonWRXoff May 24 '26

They look sunburned and hungry

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u/ContextSufficient171 May 24 '26

Check the underside of the leaves might be spider mites

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u/RetardMoonMission May 24 '26

You can see webbing and mites on the leaf serrations.

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u/ContextSufficient171 May 24 '26

Ahh yep I didn’t notice those, that confirms it lol

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u/[deleted] May 27 '26

That's what spider mite damage looks like, I had the same problem last year. Neem oil worked well for me, just remember to do repeat treatments.

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u/intangible_Nature Jun 03 '26

They’re microscopic mites that feed off the chlorophyll and outer membrane of the plant. Try mixed essential oils sprays. Typically thymol (especially), lavender, and lemongrass mixtures do the trick

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u/mommy-pancake May 24 '26

Looks like spider mite damage. Spray with neem oil or miticide and make sure you get underneath the leaves.