"Bill who putters" wrote in message
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"Steve Peek" wrote:

Have you ever tried to grow hops in your area? We were part of a study
that a bunch of NC State students did out that way. Seems that they
did quite well but it sure is a big undertaking. We planted some in
Cary with no success at all. Had some in the store and the cat ate
them. It was still fun to play with.

The guys I brew with have 10 or so different varieties. We had a couple
of
pounds or so to play with last winter. We have some new hop farms in the
area. I saw some local Cascade advertised for sale last fall. The Ag Ex
folks are pushing anything except tobacco.

I purchased some from Nichols about 35 years ago. It is a vine here
and borders on being a noxious weed. Pull it up and the little roots
come on.

--
Bill S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden

"The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow." - Anon



If you will mulch that vine heavily late fall the spring shoots will be
white, tender and delicious!