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11-01-2011, 11:11 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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I know some of you have to be growing hops so I thought I would ask a question. This is my first year growing hops, they are in a pot because I did not want the gopher to get it. My hop plant is dying back which I am guessing is because of the shorter days as it is not cold yet.
I wanted to clone my hop plant in case it dies during winter. What is the best way to clone hops? Can I just cut a bine and stick it in soil, or water? Is it that easy? Some plants are. Thanks for the help. |
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Re: Hops
It may root in water but why not use straight perlite works for me.
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Really? I have never used straight perlite before. Do I need to water frequently? I would presume that I would as perlite will not hold much water correct?
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Re: Hops
If you cover with clear baggie or into a tote it stays moist for awhile. You only need to give it a spritz once in awhile. You could add some coco coir or peat to hold more water.
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Nice, I will give that a try. Thanks so much.
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You sure come up with a lot of good info. Thanks
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Re: Hops
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I used to grow hops in Washington State and they did very, very well in the ground and, over winter...they grow as well as a good batch of mint...get that batch someplace in the ground where it can climb around next summer, as it will probably be fine. We used to just chunk off some roots from the original to share with others or an additional space. These are pretty tough customers. good luck |
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Re: Hops
I have several different types of hops here, one of whom has been stuck in a big plastic bowl for the past several years. It dies back over winter but has been coming back the next spring like clockwork.
The preferred method of propagating is by dividing the rhizomes but if you take a fresh runner & dump a pile of dirt on it, it'll sprout roots too. Plastic dishpans work great for this, that's how we do our grapes & boysenberries. Using some rooting hormone just adds extra insurance. I'd wait for it to go dormant & get at the root ball, grab some hefty rhizomes off of it, assuming it's been established long enough to have grown to at least 3/8" diameter 'zomes. Got pics?
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It may not survive the winter if the tops are not allowed to die, George |
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