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A question for you hop growers.
I've been offered som hops from a friend who has them growing on a fence for some privacy. They aren't aware on the type, but from research I have done, based on location I think, and hope they're cascade. They're currently growing in Saginaw Michigan, and I am in the south suburbs of Chicago. My question is, however, the last time I was visiting them I took some portions of the plants roots home with me and planted them. They haven't grown.. at all. I'm assuming it is because of the crap soil I planted them in, because I followed planting directions I found online and I've taken good care of them.
My question is, if I replace the soil in the area I'm planting do you think they will grow? Given that its been quite cool here and probably wont be warmer than 80* here for the rest of the year. Also, if I can plant them, what should I do with them? Am I just going to forget about them until next spring, or can I expect to see something grow until it gets TOO cold?
When did you get the rhizomes & when were they planted? I have a feeling that you're probably screwed, and that your plants aren't gonna grow at all. Hops are pretty resilient & mine tend to grow like weeds, even in less than ideal soil & light. However, if they didn't grow at all there's a good chance that the rhizomes are just rotting in the ground. I'm by no means an expert gardener, so take my opinion & advice with a grain of salt.
The only thing I can suggest is that you wait and see if you get anything next year. It's a little too late in the year to expect to get anything now, even if the rhizomes are still alive. Besides, they take a few years to fully establish anyway, so I suppose there's still a chance that you won't see anything till spring.
Well you can do a couple things. dig them up or wait till next year to see if they grow.
If theres a greenhouse nearby go there and ask someone who would know. you might be able to dig them up and keep them in your freezer over winter.
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