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Jonnio · 02-24-2008, 10:17 PM

I have been searching for more information on growing hops, and the one thing I have yet to find a good guide on is based on your zone - what should you plant, so I was hoping you guys could help me compile a single list. If you have planted hops and they grew well or didn't grow well post your experience and I will add it to this thread.

I am also adding to it as I can through my internet research, but hop info just seems hard to find.

Zone 2
Poor Performers -
Acceptable Performers -
Good Performers -
References -

Zone 3
Poor Performers -
Acceptable Performers -
Good Performers -
References -

Zone 4
Poor Performers -
Acceptable Performers -
Good Performers -
References -

Zone 5
Poor Performers -
Acceptable Performers -
Good Performers -
References -

Zone 6
Poor Performers - Centennial, Horizon, Sterling
Acceptable Performers - Vanguard (few cones on second year)
Good Performers - Canadian Red Vine, Chinook
References - http://www.specialtycrops.colostate.edu/grower_grants/2002/2002_gg_hops.htm

Zone 7
Poor Performers -
Acceptable Performers -
Good Performers -
References -

Zone 8
Poor Performers -
Acceptable Performers -
Good Performers -
References -

Zone 9
Poor Performers - Fuggle (possibly acceptable if not in full sun)
Acceptable Performers -
Good Performers - Cascade and Hallertau
References -

Zone 10
Poor Performers - Perle
Acceptable Performers - Amarillo, Cascade (watch for insects). Centennial, Chinook
Good Performers -
References - http://www.homebrewtalk.com/525672-post7.html

mrkristofo · 02-24-2008, 10:50 PM

General Information on H. *****us: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1115/

cheezydemon · 02-24-2008, 10:53 PM

Really Mr Kristofo, clean that ****ing dirty mouth!

Soulive · 02-24-2008, 11:02 PM

Just to add, each zone is split into half by A and B. Like zone 6A and 6B. I grow mine in the north half of Central NJ and they do well...

z987k · 02-24-2008, 11:51 PM

Tx should fix that censoring of the species. Besides what else doe l u p u l mean?

Nealie · 02-25-2008, 02:54 AM

http://www.uvm.edu/~pass/perry/hops.html

has info on UVM extension research on hops growing in VT. the work is not recent (no new posts since 1999) but the information is likely still valid.

talleymonster · 02-25-2008, 02:57 AM

Well, I'm right on the border of Zones 8 & 9 and I'm growing 2 varieties this year, and Mother-in-law is growing 4 different varieties for me right on the border of Zones 7 & 8. So I will definitely keep you updated.

anderj · 02-25-2008, 03:22 AM

all hail zone six!

FishinDave07 · 02-25-2008, 05:36 AM

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdBySubCat.aspx?SubCat=11179

Tells you the basic climate, yield, and susceptibility to pests

**DeathBrewer** · 02-25-2008, 06:37 AM

We had fuggle, cascade and hallertau growing in Zone 9 (Oakland) this year. The fuggle didn't do as well with the sun. it turned a little brown, but still made for some good brews. No other problems whatsoever, great yields for a first year. this year i'm hoping to plant 3 more varieties, so i'll keep you posted!