New Sprouts

[uechikid]

The weather here has been so nice the last month or so my hop plants have already started sprouting. I went out to check on the last week and discovered quite a few sprouts. Some over two inches long. So I went out there with my trimmers a cut them back.

 

[cactusgarrett]

Good luck. We just got a fresh 1/2" layer of ice, so ours is gonna take a lot longer up here.

 

[Gridlocked]

We just got 20" of snow.
I might go out and chip of some rhizome and see if I can get one started in my office.

 

[cheezydemon3]

DON'T try to sprout inside.

The hops will sprout as soon as possible, and with no transplant shock, will outpace even a 3 footer transplanted from inside.

 

[Gridlocked]

I was kidding. I can't even get a shovel into the ground. It would be a cool addition to the plants I have going in my office though.

 

[cheezydemon3]

Lol. Good man.

Yeah, it would be worth growing some near a window, it would take over!

 

[MikeRoBrew1]

I am getting new rhizomes from the LHBS, should I not start them inside?

 

[Gridlocked]

I started mine inside last year.
Just be careful when you make the transfer, I lost two.
I started them in these pots and left them near a south-facing patio door, then outside when I knew it was going to be nice.

Where are you in MLPS, Mike?

 

[cheezydemon3]

Starting inside is FINE!

Digging up established rhizomes to re-start them inside a few weeks early would be ill advised.

 

[arkowa]

Looking good, ctz, cascade, centennial, willamette, and nugget all survived their first winter. Little cute buds showing beautiful smiles. I was fearful since i failed to mulch or do any over wintering with them. Had some cold temps this winter in the Nati.

 

[chady74]

arkowa where are you in the nati im just north in middletown but i work alover the nati

 

[arkowa]

Norwood. 10 plants, two of each of the five listed variety. There are a decent amount of cincinnatians around hbt. Not too sure how many are growing hops.

 

[cheezydemon3]

I am a little south in louisville, mine do FANTASTIC.

My 3rd year cascade was 40 ft on 1 bine and I grew a total of 6 from it.