Propagating from Hop Cuttings

[mdmiller1]

3D,
..... wait until you can see little buds forming where the leaves meet the stems.

is there a "optimum length" the axillary bud/new-stem should reach before the cutting is taken ?? Should the cutting be taken immediately when the bud is apparent, or should you wait until the length of this new branch reaches a minimum or maximum length, for example are you looking for about 8-12mm of branch growth from this new bud before you take the cutting?

thanks for your guidance.

 

[Greatlakeshops]

is there a "optimum length" the axillary bud/new-stem should reach before the cutting is taken ?? Should the cutting be taken immediately when the bud is apparent, or should you wait until the length of this new branch reaches a minimum or maximum length, for example are you looking for about 8-12mm of branch growth from this new bud before you take the cutting?

thanks for your guidance.

I like to take the cutting just before the buds break into shoots, but they root fine if they are past that stage. (They are just a little easier to handle - the new shoots are really easy to break off or damage.)

 

[Crito]

bump. Got something to do on the weekend now.

Old post, but I think people will like. I haven't finished reading it.

 

[kskiles]

I have cut ryzomes in the fall. I wrapped them in a damp paper towel or cloth and placed them in a zip-lock bag. Stored them in the frig and planted them in spring. They grew this year, did not produce anything; but I hope that next year they will.

 

[IFMracin]

Anyone have some cutttings the would be willing to part with?
I would love to get some plants started.

 

[ThreeDogsNE]

Anyone have some cutttings the would be willing to part with?
I would love to get some plants started.

Where in Iowa are you? I'm in Omaha. You are welcome to cuttings from my plants, if getting here is cost-effective. It has to be a pretty cheap drive before the cost of getting here is cheaper than some live plants from Great Lakes Hops. But then, my perspective on that is skewed by driving an old Suburban.

 

[IFMracin]

I have a similar issue with my v8 car.
Unfortunately, I'm on the wrong side of the state.
Think they will last in an envelope? Probably not.

 

[Crito]

So far the best approach for me is to wrap the bottom of the cutting with a small piece of paper towel (1/4inch of the base or less ). Place it in a cup with a small amount of water. Cover 90% of the top with plastic wrap. A week to two week look at them and see which ones are developing roots. The one with roots, plant them in some potting soil with good drainage. Water once a week in doors.

 

[JBoehman]

Would it be safe trying to get these cutting to start over the winter in a pot in the house?

 

[B-Hoppy]

If you're talking about making a cutting from an actively growing stem, yeah.

 

[ArrowheadHops]

I have a similar issue with my v8 car.
Unfortunately, I'm on the wrong side of the state.
Think they will last in an envelope? Probably not.

You have an option to get hops from within Iowa.

 

[Crito]

I noticed the root structure grows fast in two weeks.

I also notice the half sand / half potting soil made the root structure ten times bigger. Seems with three weeks, the roots outgrew the size of the plastic cup.

 

[rgauthier20420]

Old thread I know, but I'm looking at doing this on some plants soon. Really just out of sheer curiosity and that fact that I've got 4 pots not doing anything right now.

I want to make sure I've got this correct. I will cut the shoot just below the node (notes on exactly how much below) and attempt to include 2 nodes on the cut. Remove all leave but 1 and put in a bottle with water about 1/2 way filled. Then place them on a window with indirection light.

Does this sound right? Thanks.

 

[pjj2ba]

I don't know how well shoot cuttings work for hops. Generally people use root cuttings, usually a 3-4 inch piece.

 

[rgauthier20420]

I don't know how well shoot cuttings work for hops. Generally people use root cuttings, usually a 3-4 inch piece.

These would be rhizomes your referring to yes? This whole thread is about using cuttings (leaf and shoot) to clone plants. At least that's what I've gotten from the read.

If I'm wrong, please correct me someone.

 

[OakPond]

What time of year would be best to take cuttings? Obviously some cuttings will root faster than others depending on where the cut is and how strong the plant is, but what I can't figure out is how big you want the plant to be before winter. Is it just "bigger the better"?

 

[NicoleBrewer]

These would be rhizomes your referring to yes? This whole thread is about using cuttings (leaf and shoot) to clone plants. At least that's what I've gotten from the read.

If I'm wrong, please correct me someone.

Yes rhizomes and cuttings are two different things. I actually just started a thread about this a couple days ago because I'm attempting it as well.


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[NicoleBrewer]

Here's the link I posted. Hope this is helpful. My shoot cutting looks good so far. Ill let you know how it turns out.
http://piedmonthops.com/how-to/root-your-own-cuttings


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[rgauthier20420]

Here's the link I posted. Hope this is helpful. My shoot cutting looks good so far. Ill let you know how it turns out.
http://piedmonthops.com/how-to/root-your-own-cuttings


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Great thanks! Yes please keep this thread updated. I'm getting some trimmings from a friend in 9 days and want to attempt this on all of them. This could mean 10 cuttings or 50 cuttings, I have no idea as of now. But it is interesting and seems like it could be fun to try.

 

[OakPond]

I cannot wait for my hops to grow big enough to do this ... I have no idea where I'm going to put them once they develop a root system. Think I'm just going to find random semi hidden locations around town, and plug em in and just let them go rampant. That way if I leave and come back or something, I can just come back and snag them if they survive.


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[NicoleBrewer]

I was told to cut back my "bull" shoot so I figured I'd place it in soil and see what happens since I was cutting it anyways. It's been in soil for 4 days and I still very much alive. Looks promising so far that it'll root. So if you have multiple shoots and can cut some back you could probably do it that way instead o waiting for it to grow enough


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[rgauthier20420]

That's great. I stopped at a friend's house yesterday and helped him trim some of his early shoots. I took some home, and cut each below the node and popped them in water. There are about 10 pieces total and they're sitting on the window sill in water. I dunked each in a little rooting hormone also. We'll see what happens.

 

[NicoleBrewer]

So about a week and a half ago I cut my bull shoot and decided to try to root it. This is right after I cut it

And this second picture is now, after a week and a half in soil.

Does this mean it has rooted?


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[PapaBearJay]

So about a week and a half ago I cut my bull shoot and decided to try to root it. This is right after I cut itView attachment 198103

And this second picture is now, after a week and a half in soil. View attachment 198104

Does this mean it has rooted?


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Did it form roots while it was in the cup, or did you plant it directly into the soil? If you tug it and there's resistance, you should be just fine.

 

[NicoleBrewer]

I put it right into the soil after I cut it. I'm afraid if I try gently tugging it I will damage the roots if they are just starting to establish. I'm really in no rush, and this was more of an experiment anyways. Just curious and excited


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[rgauthier20420]

I've had my shoots as pictured above sitting in water on the window sill and nothing is forming. The 2 leaves per node that have been left on there aren't dying or wilting all that much, but there are no new roots forming as of now.

Nicole, any roots should be small. Try lifting up the whole thing along with a big handful of dirt. Then maybe you can place it on the counter or something and check it that way. We're curious too!

 

[rgauthier20420]

Nicole, do you have any updates on your cuttings? I've got 2 cuttings so far of the lot that have nice amount of roots 1-2 inches long so far. I'm going to be putting them in one of those black multiple containers with soil and more root hormone and in indirect sun this evening. I'll put up some pictures before too.

 

[NicoleBrewer]

Sorry I haven't been on in a few days. I didn't use root hormone. I just stuck mine in soil and it rooted! I'm so happy, ill definitely be trimming and rooting many more


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[rgauthier20420]

So a couple weeks I took 7 cuttings from my US Golding and 2 from my Nugget and plopped them in water. Yesterday, I moved all 9 to little planter cups with potting soil and a drink of water. They'd all begun grown roots. A couple had roots 3-4 inches long and a some had just started with small little nub roots. I dunked a few in rooting hormone also. As of now, I've got another 10-15 cuttings sitting in water on the window for a second round. I could have another 30 plants by the end of the summer. I'm just trying to figure out how to get these things in the ground before the winter and they have time to root and be ready for the cold. Anyone have any ideas on that?

 

[Decoy]

Here's my anecdote. I put four rhizomes (2 Columbus/2 Chinook) in three years ago that I bought from a commercial place out in Washington State. Getting great harvests, btw. This spring, I pulled up some of the landscaping fabric I used to keep the weeds down around the plants (with mulch on top) and found about 50 feet of runners that were ready and willing to root. I cut out a few 4-5 inch lengths and planted them in the soil (early April) its May 22 and each is over a foot tall looking for something to climb. Also, I gave about 20 feet of it away - and I'm told that has produced plants too. Anyway, my point is that I think it may be harder to kill these things than to propagate them. Go hops!