Hopping (1842)

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Extract from Chelsford Chronicle 17th June 1842:

Wateringbury, Mereworth, Nettlestead, etc. The hops have grown luxuriantly within this week, and have a very healthy appearance. The present is somewhat inclined, in many grounds, to be what we call a "full bine year." There are not so many flies as there were a week ago, in consequence of the strong winds for the last few days, and the lice have not increased so fast as they often do in the same space time.

The Examiner 27th August 1842:

MEREWORTH, WATERINGBURY, &c.-The hops have grown within the last ten days more than they have been known to do, in the same space of time, for years, and there is now the promise of a crop of fine quallity and fair quantity; but the slack bine will prevent a full crop. The general opinion of the duty ranges from £135,000 to £145,000.

Northampton Mercury, 10th September 1842:

Wateringbury, &c.—Picking has become general in this neighbourhood, and most of the growers speak of the growth as answering their highest expectations. The quality is spoken of as very fine. Some few have been packed and the hops are in weight compared with the number of bushels. The general estimate of the duty is about £145,000.