That was my understanding as well.
Is it true that roots do not have the ability to sprout?
I would really be in trouble if they did.
that’s right. no buds, no sprouts. sometimes it’s kinda tough to determine which is which being that in many cases they’re growing in very close proximity and certain rhizomes have very small buds that are hard to see let alone feel. if you run your fingers down along the rhizome you can usually feel little bumps(nodes) about 6 inches apart if you can’t see the buds. the roots are mostly smooth and (usually) a little darker.
I normally look for the buds poking up out of the ground where they oughtn’t be, but this year I thought I’d try that cutting indiscriminately around the hill thing. I’m not sure I’d do that again.
I have them in a bucket now. Are they ready to transfer and start training them on a trellis or something?
Wow, I think I am in love.
Thanks for the introduction Paul.
Yup, plant 'em. You want a couple more? I just cut off a couple rhizomes today.
Sure, I would love to have more. Can one have to many?
I was also wondering. What is the process for taking them with me when I move? Cause I really want to move. I hate it here.
I, uh, sort of lost them. I think I may have chucked them in the yard and mowed over them. I do have more that I haven’t cut yet under my deck if you see yourself coming up this way anytime soon.
When I moved I dug up the root ball, put it in a bucket, and replanted at the new place. They’re insanely hardy. So much so that some people consider them weeds. Crazy people, like my sister in law who drove herself crazy trying to get rid of them in her back yard.
a general question - I got Rhizomes about 3 weeks ago and they’ve sat in my fridge since then. From what I’m hearing I should put them in a planter before transplanting to the yard? Am I too late to get them in the ground this year?
Also, what can be used to contain the Rhizomes in their planted area? Any kind of in-ground ‘box’ they can be put it? I’d prefer not to have to dig up my yard to keep them from taking over!
Generally, you can use any regular, cheap ol’ plastic planter with drainage holes, and bury the whole thing. It keeps most of the roots in check, plus you can pack it with really a really good soil/compost/manure mix, and dig it up if you ever move. Wish I;d done that, come to think of it…
Agreed. Transplant them now. Get some good organic potting soil and gig a 5 gallon bucket size hole. Dump in the potting soil and transplant the hops.
Ahh cool - easy enough. Thanks!