2017 rhizome exchange

[bpgreen]

I'm growing 5 different varieties of hops (Cascade, Centennial, Hallertauer, Nugget, Perle). I think Jon sent me a rhizome that didn't make it, but I've got 5 varieties that are growing and most should produce rhizomes every year (note that I say should, not will).

The varieties I have are: Cascade, Centennial, Hallertauer, Nugget, Perle.

One of my brothers got me started with several rhizomes, and I think I've only bought one on my own.

So every year I try to pay it forward and give rhizomes to anybody who wants them.

I do have a few conditions. I live in Utah, so it's against the law for me to get a beer in the mail (or UPS, FEDEX, etc). And "yeast samples" don't fool anybody. So please, if I give you a rhizome, don't send a beer as a reward. I'm giving you the rhizome free and clear.

Once I give you the rhizome, it's yours. After a couple of years, you'll probably have your own rhizomes. You can sell them on eBay (or elsewhere) if you want, or you can give them away.

In general, I give rhizomes away first come, first served. But I make exceptions for people I know IRL. People I know IRL go to the top to the list automatically.

If you want to grow hops, tell me what you want and also tell me what you'd accept (for example, want Cascade, would take Centennial; Want Nugget, would take any . . .)

If you want to grow hops, reply to this thread with the variety (varieties) you want. If you're growing hops and want to contribute rhizomes, reply with what you've got. Only reply to this thread if you want to give rhizomes for free.

I'll probably have rhizomes starting in May.

[John Sand]

Nice idea BP.
I grow Cascades, and don't have room for anything else on my small shady lot. But thanks for the offer.

[philm00x]

I've tried once but the varieties I had weren't the greatest for the weather here in FL.

But I'd like to try again. Any chance I could grab one or two Cascade rhizomes? Willing to take Nugget or Perle if no Cascades available.


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[MrBandGuy]

Cheers to bp for doing this! The Cascades he sent me last year are rocking!

[bpgreen]

Nice idea BP.
I grow Cascades, and don't have room for anything else on my small shady lot. But thanks for the offer.

How long have you been growing them? Will you have rhizomes to contribute?

[bpgreen]

I've tried once but the varieties I had weren't the greatest for the weather here in FL.

But I'd like to try again. Any chance I could grab one or two Cascade rhizomes? Willing to take Nugget or Perle if no Cascades available.


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You're on my list

[philm00x]

I've tried once but the varieties I had weren't the greatest for the weather here in FL.

But I'd like to try again. Any chance I could grab one or two Cascade rhizomes? Willing to take Nugget or Perle if no Cascades available.


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You're on my list

Thanks!


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[mashani]

I'd love to try again, but considering that something keeps eating the ones I planted this year down to the ground, I think I would have no success. Whenever I move somewhere else, maybe I'll try again.

[bpgreen]

Bumping this for visibility.

Anybody need rhizomes?

Anybody have rhizomes to contribute?

[swenocha]

I killed the last one that you sent me unfortunately... was pretty bummed as I thought I was caring for it properly. Will have to give it another go sometime in the future...

[FrozenInTime]

Of the ones you sent me, only only survived to grow. Nugget I think it is. I would love to have some Cascade, Centennial and/or Hallertauer. I plan on dedicating a section of my garden for some permanent trellis'. Last year I planted along a 6ft fence that goes around my garden, I think the bunnies and field rats damaged those.

How close can these be planted togather before they mix, or fertilize each other mudding up the resulting buds(?)?

[bpgreen]

Of the ones you sent me, only only survived to grow. Nugget I think it is. I would love to have some Cascade, Centennial and/or Hallertauer. I plan on dedicating a section of my garden for some permanent trellis'. Last year I planted along a 6ft fence that goes around my garden, I think the bunnies and field rats damaged those.

How close can these be planted togather before they mix, or fertilize each other mudding up the resulting buds(?)?

They won't cross-pollinate. That's one of the benefits (and/or disadvantages, depending on your point of view) of using rhizomes to propagate. They're all female, so there's no way they can cross pollinate. If you get any seeds, it means that there are some male hop plants growing nearby (probably wild). The cones would still have the characteristics of the mother plant, but plants from the seeds would not. If you plant those seeds, you may get something good, but there's no way of knowing. Commercial growers will cross different varieties to see if they get something usable and this is where new varieties come from.

I put together a hop growing guide: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5593 from things I've read and from my own experience. According to that, you should plant rhizomes of the same variety 3-4 feet apart. Keep different varieties at least 5 feet apart. I'm sure that's a guideline I read somewhere.

[swenocha]

I'd love some again this year (to hopefully not kill them) if everyone else gets their turn first. Can I pay you for shipping or something?

[bpgreen]

I'd love some again this year (to hopefully not kill them) if everyone else gets their turn first. Can I pay you for shipping or something?

Shipping is pretty minimal, so I don't worry about it.

[mashani]

Something ate all the ones I got from you last year. I'm afraid to try again, I don't want to waste your rhizomes if someone else can get them to grow.