Hops in Colorado

[Brent_in_Aurora]

Does anyone want to trade hops? I have Centennial, Saaz and Cascade. I also have some wild hop seeds.

PM me for trades. I am in the Aurora area.

 

[bobsstory182]

When would you guys recommend planting rhizomes in colorado? I'm in lakewood

 

[Strngcheez]

Normally I would say mid Aprilish, but if the weather continues to be this nice I would think you could plant them anytime. My 2nd year cascades are about 4-5" tall right now and I was thinking about planting my Columbus and Centennial this weekend. You could always put a blanket on them at night if we do get a cold spell.

 

[PUD]

i got nervous today when i saw my second year rhizomes poking. was about to post, guess just let them grow then. they already look hardy, i'm excited!

 

[Grizz]

I planted 2 chinooks and 2 cascades on Monday. We just had a freeze the other night but because I mulched with hay, the mounds never froze.

 

[PUD]

it's supposed to snow here in two days. temps look just above freezing, should just melt off.

 

[mrkristofo]

Yeah, I planted mine here in SLC wednesday, then saw the weather forecast for Sun/Mon (snow both days, overnight lows 25), called freshops, and they strongly recommended I dig them up and stick them back in the fridge until after this next trough moves through.

 

[Grizz]

Yeah, I planted mine here in SLC wednesday, then saw the weather forecast for Sun/Mon (snow both days, overnight lows 25), called freshops, and they strongly recommended I dig them up and stick them back in the fridge until after this next trough moves through.

I wouldn't dig them back up, mulch is your friend. Use lots of it!

 

[Muskrat]

Well, this whole thing has been a series of last-minute decisions, and it looks like I'm not going to have time to get a soil sample processed. Does anyone have some extra tips specific to Northern Colorado soil? Do any of the nutrient levels typically have to be adjusted? And how long should I wait to plant after making any adjustments?

Thanks for the help.

 

[davefleck]

I picked up some rhizomes from Stomp them Grapes about a week and a half ago. Planted them on 3/28 in pots and are in the window

I've got Cascade, columbus and willamette

the columbus had a little shoot when i planted it and had it just at the top of the soil. it's now 2.5" and with cute little leaves
I was actually worried the most about that one as i waited too long to plant and it had mold growing on the rhizome. Trimmed those parts off and planted. So far so good!

hope the other two are going to sprout soon.
*as of this morning 4/4 the Willamette broke the surface!