Golden Hop Available

[andrewo]

I have two hills of Golden Hops and I have dug up one and would be willing to swap or even give it away to someone. So if you're interested, let me know.

Originally asked this before christmas and probably in the wrong thread:

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...read.php?t=228

[WiZeR]

Andrew I would love to have it, but do not have anything to swap.

Do they grow well in large pots? I was thinking of growing hops or vines over a yet to be built pergola.

[andrewo]

Location

I have just transfered mine to a pot and boy am I glad I have the root run in just one year. I have mine in a metal drum now. PM me with your location and will send it to you, would rather it go to a good home (unless that home is a million miles away).

Andrewo

[truffle]

Hi Andrew,

Do you by any chance have any hop plants left? I've wanted to grow these for ages but the plants always seem so expensive (14.99!!!!!).
I can offer several weird and wonderful tomato seeds and several other seeds if your interested?

Many thanks,

[andrewo]

Sorry

I was going to swap, but the specimen was too large to send through the post, it cost more than £14.99! Never mind, suggest that when its settled in its new place, I could take cuttings and they would be cheaper to send.

Andrewo

[truffle]

Andrew,

Cuttings would be great.

Many thanks,
Truffle

[andrewo]

Cuttings

Now I just have to figure out how to take them, does anyone know, I suspect it's a root cutting but when?

Andrewo

[Dadnlad]

Hi Andrew - great idea about root cuttings, I will take one/two off your hands if you can do it(covering postage of course)
Looks as if its a bit like propagating rhubarb. Timing seems to be 'when weather is cold but ground not frozen' - so about now !
Have never seen a hop root, but apparently the cutting must have at least one bud
Best of luck - let me know how you get on
Dadnlad

[andrewo]

Ground is very frozen

Ground is very frozena round here, I will also need to see if the hop I have moved has taken before going for cuttings so it may be next year - I have already caused it stress and need to know its okay first, however once established will take cuttings.

Andrewo

[AWard]

Hop Cuttings

These are very easy. Node cuttings about 6 inches long and stood in water. Roots usually develop after about 2-3 weeks. Interestingly the common hop seems very much more reluctant to take in this way - the Golden Hop usually results in a 90% + success rate.