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John C. Walters
New Member
Username: Johnwalters
Post Number: 7
Registered: 08-2003
Posted From: 216.114.77.246
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 04:18 pm: | 
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Hey all, I bought some hop rhizomes this spring; but I'm in the middle of a house addition and back yard re-landscaping project. I don't know at this time where the hop plants fit into the plan. I'm thinking of container gardening them this year (all or partial) until a permanent spot becomes available. Will this work? I'm in St. Louis and it can get pretty hot and dry in July. I'm concerned about keeping them watered properly & how big of a pot I'll need. Any advice is most appreciated. |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 5022
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.57.239.69
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 04:22 pm: |
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I have heard of people growing them in beer kegs. However, hops have a very large root system and demand well-drained soil (and quite a bit of watering), so I don't think they're an ideal choice for container gardening. |
Paul Erbe
Advanced Member
Username: Perbe
Post Number: 522
Registered: 05-2001
Posted From: 12.27.22.67
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 06:20 pm: |
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I think you could certainly do it for a year until you find a location. You would not expect a very big crop in the first year anyways. |
Ron Siddall
Junior Member
Username: El_cid
Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2005
Posted From: 207.12.112.51
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 07:04 pm: |
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I have seen them grow like a mother in a half wine barrel. You just need to make sure they are kept watered. |
matt_dinges
Intermediate Member
Username: Matt_dinges
Post Number: 461
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 71.28.147.141
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 04:07 am: |
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They'll grow...I've got 5 different varieties in big plastic pots(I'm guessing 30gal?? not sure) I starterd growing them while I was renting. You aren't likely to get a great crop (the biggest I got was 3.5oz off brewers gold) but they'll grow fine and develop roots...I went with plastic because it was a hell of a lot cheaper and lighter than barrels...I also figure, when its time to put them in the earth(in the next few weeks!!) I can cut/saw through the plastic and remove everything inside, depositing it all in its new home. If you do decide to plant them in the ground, I'd wait until spring to do...2 of my plants are going on their 3rd year in the pots, they wintered just fine...
You will have to water them often(almost daily if it doesn't rain hard), and also make sure the containers are well drained.
Cheers
matt |
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