Comments on: Growing Hops from Rhizomes http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/ How To Grow Hops Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:03:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: Growing Hops http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2543 Growing Hops Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:36:25 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2543 You didn't mention how old the hop plants are or when construction starts. I don't have any experience moving established hops, but I would dig up as much of the crowns as you can (within reason - they can be massive). Then relocate to a sunny location with a plan for trellising them some way next year. The hops should be fairly dormant - if you can wait til the first hard freeze, they will go dormant after that (bines die off) then move them. If you can't wait go ahead and move them now. You could replant rhizomes but I am not sure about splitting the crown / root stock - may not survive. You didn’t mention how old the hop plants are or when construction starts. I don’t have any experience moving established hops, but I would dig up as much of the crowns as you can (within reason – they can be massive). Then relocate to a sunny location with a plan for trellising them some way next year. The hops should be fairly dormant – if you can wait til the first hard freeze, they will go dormant after that (bines die off) then move them. If you can’t wait go ahead and move them now. You could replant rhizomes but I am not sure about splitting the crown / root stock – may not survive.

]]> By: CT Marty http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2538 CT Marty Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:16:42 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2538 I've got 3 varieties of hops (Cent., Chinook, N. Brewer) in the ground for harvests now. You can see some results on our website. We've harvested about a pound this year and have used in several homebrewed recipes. Great results and really easy. Folllowed some of yourinstructs regarding havesting/ drying. My question is; I now must move my entire bed as I am adding onto house and it is in the path. I will move far away to avoid any construction damage this spring, but how to do?? Do I dig them up now and store in fridge until spring planting? Do I chop up roots and create numerous rizomes from them? If I do should I expect a "down" harvest while they re-root? What to avoid? I’ve got 3 varieties of hops (Cent., Chinook, N. Brewer) in the ground for harvests now. You can see some results on our website. We’ve harvested about a pound this year and have used in several homebrewed recipes. Great results and really easy. Folllowed some of yourinstructs regarding havesting/ drying. My question is; I now must move my entire bed as I am adding onto house and it is in the path. I will move far away to avoid any construction damage this spring, but how to do?? Do I dig them up now and store in fridge until spring planting? Do I chop up roots and create numerous rizomes from them? If I do should I expect a “down” harvest while they re-root? What to avoid?

]]> By: Growing Hops http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2227 Growing Hops Mon, 30 May 2011 17:45:20 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2227 Bill, You should see something by now or shortly. Has the ground warmed up above 50 degrees where you planted? Does your soil drain where you planted(no pooled water)? Do you have a high clay content(hard soil)? Possible problems: -dead rhizomes -drowned rhizomes(now dead) -soil too hard for sprouts to make it to the surface - GENTLY remove some topsoil -ground still cold Hopefully you see results soon. Wishing you the best. Bill,
You should see something by now or shortly. Has the ground warmed up above 50 degrees where you planted? Does your soil drain where you planted(no pooled water)? Do you have a high clay content(hard soil)?

Possible problems:
-dead rhizomes
-drowned rhizomes(now dead)
-soil too hard for sprouts to make it to the surface – GENTLY remove some topsoil
-ground still cold

Hopefully you see results soon. Wishing you the best.

]]> By: Bill http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2226 Bill Mon, 30 May 2011 15:14:03 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2226 First time grower. About 1 month ago, I planted 3 different varieties of hops (rhizomes) about between 3-4 inches deep in South Eastern, MI. The area that I planted them in gets about 8 hrs of late (afternoon) sun each day. We have had plenty of rain recently so I know that lack of water is not a problem but I have not seen any results. Am I just impatient? Any thoughts... Thanks, Bill First time grower. About 1 month ago, I planted 3 different varieties of hops (rhizomes) about between 3-4 inches deep in South Eastern, MI. The area that I planted them in gets about 8 hrs of late (afternoon) sun each day. We have had plenty of rain recently so I know that lack of water is not a problem but I have not seen any results. Am I just impatient? Any thoughts…
Thanks, Bill

]]> By: Growing Hops http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2201 Growing Hops Tue, 17 May 2011 00:55:05 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2201 Jim, I am not sure if there is a best mulch - probably one that provides nutrients. The mulch's purpose is to retain soil moisture and prevent splashing from rain (helps against molds). All I do for fertilizer is top dress the soil with bone meal, blood meal and compost while the sprouts are just coming up then cover with grass clippings (kelp and/or fish emulsion would be good too). You can foliar feed with Miracle Grow or organic liquid fertilizer (before hop cones form) if you wish. If you have decent soil, you don't need to fertilize. I try and keep it as organic as possible. To overwinter, I cover the hop crowns with a thick layer of decomposing leaves that help add nutrients to the soil also. Hope that helps and thanks for the complement. Jim,
I am not sure if there is a best mulch – probably one that provides nutrients. The mulch’s purpose is to retain soil moisture and prevent splashing from rain (helps against molds). All I do for fertilizer is top dress the soil with bone meal, blood meal and compost while the sprouts are just coming up then cover with grass clippings (kelp and/or fish emulsion would be good too). You can foliar feed with Miracle Grow or organic liquid fertilizer (before hop cones form) if you wish. If you have decent soil, you don’t need to fertilize. I try and keep it as organic as possible.

To overwinter, I cover the hop crowns with a thick layer of decomposing leaves that help add nutrients to the soil also. Hope that helps and thanks for the complement.

]]> By: jim paulson http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2200 jim paulson Mon, 16 May 2011 23:48:47 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2200 I like the PA farmer, am getting my rhizomes in late(May 16) had some rhizomes given to me. Weather and other projects didn't allow for a sooner plant. I am wondering what the best mulch is? Also how often do you fertlize? Want to say what a nice site. Thanks,Jim I like the PA farmer, am getting my rhizomes in late(May 16) had some rhizomes given to me. Weather and other projects didn’t allow for a sooner plant. I am wondering what the best mulch is? Also how often do you fertlize? Want to say what a nice site.
Thanks,Jim

]]> By: Growing Hops http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2183 Growing Hops Wed, 11 May 2011 15:43:17 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2183 Pa Farmer, Not sure how to speed up the process. The below list may help: <ul> <li>Prep the soil as early as possible</li> <li>Get the rhizomes in the ground as soon as you can</li> <li>Keep them watered daily the first couple of months (but don't drown them - not an issue if your soil drains well)</li> <li>Mulch the ground to conserve soil moisture</li> <li>Use compost tea or an organic liquid fertilizer and/or soil inoculant bacterial and fungal</li> </ul> Best of luck. Pa Farmer,
Not sure how to speed up the process. The below list may help:

  • Prep the soil as early as possible
  • Get the rhizomes in the ground as soon as you can
  • Keep them watered daily the first couple of months (but don’t drown them – not an issue if your soil drains well)
  • Mulch the ground to conserve soil moisture
  • Use compost tea or an organic liquid fertilizer and/or soil inoculant bacterial and fungal

Best of luck.

]]> By: Pa Farmer http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2182 Pa Farmer Wed, 11 May 2011 14:29:56 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2182 I am a first year grower and am just getting my Rhizomes (may 15). I have a hillside set up with plenty of sun and live in Southeast Pennsylvania. I intend on tilling the soil with 10 year old mushroom compost to give plenty of nutrients for this first year crown growth. I am concerned about the late start this season and looking for any advice on how to jump start the process in hopes to have a yield this year. I purchased 4 varieties. Cascade, Chinook, Perle, & Willamette Any suggestions or thoughts are appreciated. I am a first year grower and am just getting my Rhizomes (may 15). I have a hillside set up with plenty of sun and live in Southeast Pennsylvania. I intend on tilling the soil with 10 year old mushroom compost to give plenty of nutrients for this first year crown growth. I am concerned about the late start this season and looking for any advice on how to jump start the process in hopes to have a yield this year. I purchased 4 varieties.
Cascade, Chinook, Perle, & Willamette
Any suggestions or thoughts are appreciated.

]]> By: Growing Hops http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2011 Growing Hops Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:26:32 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2011 In the refrigerator in a plastic bag with a lightly dampened paper towel - not too wet. They will store fine for up to a month, maybe more. I had hop rhizomes shipped to me in early March last year and they kept just fine until early April when I could get them in the ground. In the refrigerator in a plastic bag with a lightly dampened paper towel – not too wet. They will store fine for up to a month, maybe more. I had hop rhizomes shipped to me in early March last year and they kept just fine until early April when I could get them in the ground.

]]> By: GA Mike L http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/growing-hops-from-rhizomes/comment-page-1/#comment-2004 GA Mike L Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:17:17 +0000 http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/?p=36#comment-2004 Thanks for the comments. I bought my rhizomes yesterday, but can't get them in until next week. How should I store them? Thanks for the comments. I bought my rhizomes yesterday, but can’t get them in until next week. How should I store them?

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