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Title: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on December 27, 2013, 07:53:27 PM
Hello all, I'm a bit of gardener so I decided to buy some hop seeds

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261290467728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261290467728?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649).

I have looked at some other threads on this forum but i decided to start a thread if anybody wanted to share their experiences with me it would greatly appreciated.

I have a small greenhouse but from what I've seen they will grow too big for it so I presume they will have to be transplanted outside.
*Are they hardy enough for the outdoors?
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 27, 2013, 08:05:41 PM
There is a dwarf variety that you can grow in a poly tunnel. :)
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on December 27, 2013, 08:57:28 PM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on December 27, 2013, 08:05:41 PM
There is a dwarf variety that you can grow in a poly tunnel. :)

sorry but i dont have a polytunnel
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on December 27, 2013, 08:59:17 PM
Quote from: iTube on December 27, 2013, 08:33:28 PM
Don't buy seeds. They could grow up to be males which won't give you hops. And male hops are illegal to cultivate in ROI, though I doubt you'd actually get done for it.

WOW - Why are males Illegal to cultivate?
It would defo be easier if i could get a cutting from somebody or else buy a plant from somewhere, would a garden centre sell them?
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on December 27, 2013, 09:09:18 PM
fair enough  ;)
I've put an ad in the "Wanted Section" to see if anyone can sort me out.

Cheers !!!!
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on December 27, 2013, 09:28:06 PM
I'll chillax till then so.
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 28, 2013, 12:11:14 AM
Quote from: fishjam45 on December 27, 2013, 08:57:28 PM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on December 27, 2013, 08:05:41 PM
There is a dwarf variety that you can grow in a poly tunnel. :)

sorry but i dont have a polytunnel
There are dwarf hops that you can grow in poly tunnels small glass houses :P
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: LordEoin on December 28, 2013, 03:03:27 AM
as far as i know the males are not illegal, but wild male hops are.
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on December 28, 2013, 09:51:58 AM
I'll have a look for done dwarf hops so, cheers.

Will stay away from the makes altogether
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: LordEoin on December 28, 2013, 04:38:19 PM
better off, they're useless
Title: Re: Decided to grow my own hops.
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on December 30, 2013, 06:36:35 PM
done