Galaxy Hop Rhizomes

Exhibits delightful citrus tones and a clean, floral taste. Named for the Washington State Centennial Celebration, which occurred in 1989, just before the public release of this variety.

Dark-green cones are medium-sized, elongated, and compact. Attractive bines are moderately vigorous. Bines require a support system — train to grow on a fence or hops trellis. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a...

Described by enthusiasts as having a smooth bitterness with a flowery citrus kick, many home brewers haven't yet discovered the secret of the Centennial. And more alpha acid-as high as 11%--makes it a terrific dual purpose hop.

‘Centennial' imparts outstanding citrusy, flowery flavor and aromatics to your artisanal home brew. Live the dream—and grow your own. Herbaceous perennial's cool-green seed cones, once boiled, mixed with other ingredients, and fermented, endow beer...

Hops rhizomes are shipped end of April/beginning of May. Hops reach 20-25 feet tall at maturity, dying back to the ground each winter in most climates. Plant hops in well-drained soil, spacing them 3-5 feet apart.

Aphids and spider mites can cause plants damage; if present, control with Neem oil or Pyrethrin. Mild and pleasant with a balance of spice and floral. Aroma type, 4-6% alpha acids.

Exceptional aroma with balanced bitterness. Used in a wide range of brewing, but is favored for American craft beers. Mulch for winter protection. Also related to Crystal, Liberty, and Ultra varieties.

The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

The hops themselves hang like little green acorns, just waiting to be harvested. But imagine using the fruit of your vine to develop a homemade brew that you can drink, enjoy and continuously replenish .

Aphids and spider mites can cause plants damage; if present, control with Neem oil or Pyrethrin. Spicy and mildly herbal aroma. Aroma type, 4-8% alpha acids. Order early for best availability.

If drainage is a problem, plant on hills several inches higher than the soil level. Collection includes one each of Cascade, Mt. Hood, Willamette, and Kent Golding hops rhizomes. Hardy to zone 4.

Shipped in late April/early May. Hops reach 20-25 feet tall at maturity, dying back to the ground each winter in most climates. Plant hops in well-drained soil, spacing them 3-5 feet apart.

Typically grown on a string trellis, these lush green climbers are a vigorous bine with utility in the home landscape. Ripens starting in August.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates.

An offspring of the prominent English hop variety, Fuggle, Willamette offers slight bittering qualities in craft brews, but shines for its flavor and aroma. Ripens in early August.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well...

Cutting back hops vines like this will allow air to pass through more easily and protect the vines from all the problems associated with damp.To further prevent tangling and dampness, keep pruning hops plants down to the ground whenever they send up new...

Hops companion plants need to be considered carefully., you should consider what to plant with hops and what not to plant near hops. The variety ‘Aureus' is a golden leaved plant that looks especially beautiful twined with standard green varieties.,...

Take several samples from the area to get an accurate reading. Test each year in the spring. (No, that's not a typo – while vines grab hold of things with tendrils, bines climb with the help of stiff hairs).

If given proper care, your backyard hops plant will send out rhizomes from which new plants will grow.There are three basics factors for how to plant hops for maximum growth and production: soil, sun, and space.– Soil is an important factor in growing...

In proper soil, with bright light and consistent water, hops are speedy growers that get bigger every year. Prune plant vines to two to three healthy shoots to prevent excessive stems and promote cones.

Cover indoor pots with a plastic bag after moistening the soil. Plants started from seed may be capricious and result in only male plants, which will not produce the flowering cones.

They will grow 15 feet tall or more when fully established but even with regular watering and fertilizer, expect no cones on hops the first year and bines that get much smaller.Cones form at the end of the season, generally in August, although growers...

Thinking of brewing your own beer? First dig a narrow trench about 1 foot deep and a bit longer than the hop rhizome. Plant one rhizome, buds pointing up, per hill and cover with an inch of loose soil.

In one growing season, they can get 25 feet in length, with each plant up to 12 inches in diameter.It's necessary to allow the plants to shoot up like this. The part of the plant that is used to make beer is the cone produced by the female plants.

This fungal disease causes water lesions on the roots of the plants, blackened or yellow leaves, and wilting stems. This mold grows on the stickyfeed on the underside of hop leaves, leaving this sugary honeydew in their wake which in turn promotes fungal...

Beer is officially made up of four ingredients: water, yeast, malted grain, and hops. If you brew your own beer and you're looking to get more involved in the process,is a great place to start.

What is the New World names? If it weren't for the computer and the internet, I don't know how I would have managed it, but going online has changed everything, so much that I could find the names for my plants, here on Dave's Garden.

One way is to pick the cones off the living plant as they mature. If you do this, you should be able to extend your hops harvest season and get more hops overall. You can dig up these rhizomes from existing plants or buy them from brew supply websites.