Is there any hope?

[tgmartin000]

So, I planted 3 rhizomes (2 colombus, 1 chinook) on or about May 1. I've been watering them regularly, once daily on hot days, otherwise about every other day.

I was getting anxious, so last weekend I hand-dug the hills to find my rhizomes. There was no growth that I could see. No roots, no sprouts, no nothing. Just the rhizome. It was moist, and the soil was warm. They all seemed to be in decent shape.

Should I hold out hope that these will still sprout? Or should I just go ahead and plant some crowns? I know a local farm has crowns for sale all summer.

Is there any hope?

 

[StanJohnson]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f92/denver-area-rooted-hops-cuttings-free-333656/

 

[Brent_in_Aurora]

Yes, there is hope. I have had hops appear dead and then come back. Make sure that they are not planted too deep. They should only be barely covered.

You can root cuttings from your source. I also have some cuttings that are rooted, if you want Saaz or Centennial.

 

[carlisle_bob]

Hi

Do you have mulch over them? If not they may dry out very fast. You also need fairly good soil to get them going. A bag of potting soil from the big box store should be fine.

Bob

 

[tgmartin000]

Yep they're mulched and planted with eco garden soil.

 

[carlisle_bob]

Hi

Sounds like things are set up right. They should be growing like crazy.

Bob