where can I get hops plants?

TheDuke

Short one, I read that they are easy to grow and pretty much grow like weeds but where could I get hops plans ideally in Cork?

Thanks,

Phillip

calnand

The secret garden centre near Newmarket sells them, ive heard they're a bit expensive almost twice the price of getting it from the UK.

BeerNut

TheDuke wrote: »

I read that they are easy to grow and pretty much grow like weeds

Maybe in Hallertau, but mine take a bit of work.

TheDuke

Thanks guys, can I get this plant posted to me too or would that damage it?

Carawaystick

TheDuke wrote: »

Thanks guys, can I get this plant posted to me too or would that damage it?

Can't get any worth planting until the winter

You need to buy this online and plant them in a big pot the day the post arrives

A friend imported 3 from BC legally and this years entire crop made a so so bitterness brew so you need a good few plants

The beernut grew some and I tasted a brew of his with a half kilo of wet hops and aphids and again it was grand but no superstar brew

BeerNut

Tough crowd.

TheDuke

Tough crowd indeed beernut

Thanks guys and really appreciate the advise - I'll stick with my hop pellets for now. Tettnanger is by far my favourite hops as it gives a great kick especially when dry hopping end of week one.

I'll casually keep an eye open for hops plants - my green house it still in the 'planning phase'... so only the good lord knows when that'll be built ;-)

Carawaystick

TheDuke wrote: »

I'll casually keep an eye open for hops plants - my green house it still in the 'planning phase'... so only the good lord knows when that'll be built ;-)

well, have a google at how tall you'll need to build your greenhouse - think botanic garden style.

oblivious

TheDuke wrote: »

I'll casually keep an eye open for hops plants - my green house it still in the 'planning phase'... so only the good lord knows when that'll be built ;-)

Don't need one for hops

TheDuke

ah.. didn't know... thanks