What species of hops would survive cold weather - Page 2

**Suthrncomfrt1884** · 10-15-2009, 02:38 PM

Very nice. I harvest around mid-late August, and I usually start seeing signs of life around mother's day. Show's how different the climates are even though I'm only 4 hours south of you.

I remember the first time I went to Michigan, I was shocked how much snow you guys had. I think on the way up two years ago, we got into Michigan and it was like you have 10 ft. of snow on the ground. I go skiing in the UP every year. Normally hit Powderhorn, but I've got reservations at Indianhead this year for a change of pace.

Famou55TAR · 10-15-2009, 09:51 PM

Nice. cant wait. thanks for all the input guys.

**GilaMinumBeer** · 10-15-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by YooperBrew

Oh, yes, I get very nice cascades and decent hallertauer. The plants are about 4 seasons old and I got about 2 pounds (dried) this year off of the one cascade rhizome.

They grow FAST once they poke out of the ground at the end of May. A little frost doesn't seem to hurt them after that. Our last frost is around Father's Day. We get frost again before Labor Day, but usually pretty light. In early September, the evenings are cold but the light frost then doesn't seem to hurt them, either. I harvest them around the first or second week of September.

Here's a picture, taken on August 13 this year:
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Wow! That's one heckuva critter. I suppose copious amounts of beer is what it takes to keep that outta your hops.

growinghops · 10-15-2009, 10:36 PM

Should be able to grow hops. Mulch heavily over the winter. It gets -30 to -35 below zero F where I live. Here is a list I compiled of where to buy hop rhizomes online:
http://www.growinghopsyourself.com/growing-hops/where-to-buy-hop-rhizomes/

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