New to growing hops, take all the advice I can get!

[minnelli]

Hi,
Im new to growing hops. The growing part is the easiest (Im a farmer in northern Nevada) but finding the rope to have the hops grow on is. Does anyone know of a place where I can find the rope? And is there a certain knid of rope I should be using?
Thanks in advance!

 

[nebben]

I use twine. Nothing special, the hop bine will twist around and climb up anything. I've found that the twine itself isn't super strong, but once the hop bine is twisted around it, it becomes very strong.

It's cheap too.

Welcome to the forums! How's this exceptionally warm spring / early summer working out for you guys out there?

 

[minnelli]

Thanks Nebben.
Its always warm this time of year here but last night/early morning it rained/snowed. So Ill just have to see what the plants will do in the next few days. Do you know of anyone using sisal rope?

 

[seanybubbles]

I use twine. It is biodegradable so I can throw my hops plants and twine in the composter at the same time!