Expert: Ed Westemeier - 5/18/2011

Question
Hi Ed,

I am really late and desperate. I want to grow hops this year and I just signed a new lease and have the room for it. I cant find anyone with hops in Canada right now. The usual places seem to be out. The ones in the States cant ship to Canada. Please help if you can.

Thanks,
Alec

Answer
You're right that it's kind of late in the year to plant hop rhizomes, so I couldn't guarantee success if you try.

However, you could still give it a shot, and they would have a great foundation for next year.

Here are a couple of suggestions for places you could ask:
Eagle Valley 250-836-0218
Bitterbine (bitterbine@gmail.com)

Best of luck.