Question for New England Hop Growers

[kketterer]

Just a Quick Question. I have planted six Rhizomes a few weeks ago, I started them in pots. They are already 12-14" tall and looking for something to climb. Can I transplant them outside yet? it has been warm here, however We may not be out of the woods with a light frost..... can hops be damaged by frost?

Thanks!

 

[wrench]

Put them in the ground. They'll be fine. Hops love New England weather. Just to make them really happy, cover with a thick layer of loose mulch like rotted straw. It will help retain heat, but also moisture. I'm also in MA and planted my new rhizomes directly into the ground over a month ago and they're doing great.

 

[Retrofit]

Yep. I live in Illinois. Local brewers ask me where I keep my hops in the winter and I say, "in the ground". I worry more about the ones in buckets- which could freeze solid than the ones in the ground(under mulch). Get em in the ground and watch what these things can do!

 

[kketterer]

Very good. The trellis is ready to go. In the ground they go!

 

[Bruce_W]

Where do you buy the Rhizomes in Mass?

 

[JMass]

I got my first from another brewer for free. The rest I've gotten from Freshops in OR. The Witches Brew in Foxboro generally has some in pots for sale also.

 

[kketterer]

Where do you buy the Rhizomes in Mass?

I ordered online. They all came from Northwest Hops.

 

[Hopfarmer]

I still have sone for sale Certified Organic stoll doing deal for HBT members buy 4 get 1 free buy 10 get 4 free http://www.coloradoorganichops.com/?page_id=19 Cheers Glen