Hop
Rhizomes: Certified Organic in 2011!
Rhizomes
are available in the spring, from early March
to mid April. We offer them on a pre-sale
basis
starting
in mid February. The hop rhizomes we sell
come from farms in the United
States
that
currently
grow
certified
organic hops, and are USDA certified organic.
Rhizomes are the best way to produce strong, healthy,
female plants. The female plants produce the hop
flowers that are used for brewing. Hops (Humulus
lupulus) grow well in temperate climates and prefer
lots of sunlight and water. They are a climbing
vine plant that can reach lengths of up to 18 feet.
Hops are a perennial that grow back from the rhizome
each spring and die back to the crown in the fall.
Most varieties do not produce flowers in the first
year, but will produce hops for many years if properly
cared for.
All
rhizomes ordered include a basic set of instructions.
You can also visit our hop
growing tips page. For more detailed information,
refer to the books suggested below.
The
rhizomes arrive in late March or early April
each year. All orders will ship as soon as the
rhizomes arrive. Pre-orders are strongly recommended
to have the best choice of rhizomes.. All pre-sales
are pre-paid: your credit card will be charged
at
the time
you place
the
order,
not at delivery time. This policy allows us to
ship the rhizomes immediately upon arrival so
you recieve the freshest possible root stock.
Your purchase will be refunded in full if a crop
failure prevents delivery. Please read
our terms
of sale before making a purchase.
Currently
Available:
Cascade
(Grown in CA, CO, ID or WA): Renowned
for its flowery citrus aroma. Typical
alpha range is 5 to 7%.
Chinook
(Grown in CA or CO): A rich herbal bittering
hop. Typical alpha range is 12-
14%.
Centennial (Grown
in ID): Citrusy, floral character,
popular aroma hop. Averages 5 to 7% alpha.
Willamette
(Grown in CO): Good flavor
hop with woody, earthy characteristics. Averages
4 to 6% alpha. Very limited supply!
| Origin: |
Growing Climate: |
Expected Ship date: |
| CA |
Warm/coastal |
March 1 |
| CO |
Cool climate, high elevation |
March 30 |
| ID |
Cool |
March 15 |
| WA |
Wet coastal |
March 1 |