Looking for Neomexicanus rhizomes

[AkTom]

I’m in west Texas now. I’d like to try my hand at hop growing. Neomexicanus is probably my best shot. Any preferred vendors? Tips?
Cheers

 

[Kickass]

I looked into Great Lakes when considering neomex. They were friendly and helpful over the phone. In the end, I wasn’t willing to pay the shipping to CA for a hop experiment.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Great Lakes! Though they are known for selling plants which in my experience give you a better start.
https://www.greatlakeshops.com/apps/search?q=Neomexicanus

 

[AkTom]

Thanks! I’ll call them.

 

[AkTom]

I ordered 5 plants. We’ll see how they do in west Texas…

 

[IslandLizard]

I ordered 5 plants. We’ll see how they do in west Texas…

Hops need lots of water and sunshine.
Not sure how they fare in excessive heat/low humidity conditions.

Check with Texas A&M - Agricultural Extension for tips on hops growing.

 

[day_trippr]

Wasn't Neomexicanus found growing in the high NM desert?

Cheers!

 

[AkTom]

Wasn't Neomexicanus found growing in the high NM desert?

Yes. And a few other places. I just hope they grow here in west Texas.

 

[Kickass]

Excited and optimistic. Here’s to many more posts in the future!

 

[Sylvain]

Les Neomexicanus vivent naturellement du Montana jusqu'au désert de Sonora et Chihuaha.
Tout le long des Rocky Mountain en fait

 

[JAReeves]

My NeoMex from @Greatlakeshops are the first to pop out of the ground here in SoCal. They like the desert.

 

[AkTom]

My hops came in the mail this morning. I’m hoping to get them planted tonight or tomorrow. They threw in a free one!
Thanks Great Lakes Hops!

 

[AkTom]

Here’s a update…
I failed miserably. Hot, windy and dry. They all died. I think they needed more shade here.
I’m planning on moving to Alabama next year. Hopefully I’ll do better there.
Cheers

 

[Dgallo]

Wasn't Neomexicanus found growing in the high NM desert?

Cheers!

If I recall the story it was in that area but in an oasis of sorts in a creek bed. I feel like the hop variety was named after the creek as well. Maybe willow creek or something like that

 

[Dgallo]

Here’s a update…
I failed miserably. Hot, windy and dry. They all died. I think they needed more shade here.
I’m planning on moving to Alabama next year. Hopefully I’ll do better there.
Cheers

Sorry to hear that man. Did you have access to water? Like municipal or well. Hops are full sun plants and very hardy to begin with (most rhizome based plants are; wisteria, bamboo, poison oak/ivy, etc?) as long as you could physically keep them watered, they should be ok for the most part. That said, I understand that’s a huge undertaking for growing small scale.

I’d actually think you’d have a similarly difficult time growing hops in Alabama due to the humidity. Many varieties are susceptible to powdery or downy mildew. If you use copper fungicide or choose a variety with better resistance, you will increase your chances of a good yield. Either way, I’m interested in hearing your outcome

 

[AkTom]

@Dgallo yes I used well water. Next time I’ll start them in pots until they get growing. Maybe that’ll help. I’ll keep on reading.