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JimM wrote:
Last year I put in a hop which grew well with 2 stems (bines ?)
During winter I cut this right back as per the instructions and this year it
has started to sprout but with at least eight stems. Do I allow all 8 of
these to grow or should I cut back the surplus and leave the 2 healthiest to
grow.
It's for decorative purposes only, to cover a pergoda I don't use the hops
for brewing so not interested in what they taste like

Well, you can either cook a few stems like asparagus (they are good)
or let the lot grow. Or whatever. It really doesn't make much
difference - hops are VERY tough.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.