Maintaining a hop plant/vine

[cerevisia]

I recently visited the Monteiths brewery in Greymouth. I was waiting for it to open when I wandered around the back and noticed they had a smoko area with these big Hop vines growing. I picked about 8 hop cones, and snipped the vine off. I've kept it in a bottle of pump H2O since and am hoping (LOL) it will eventually grow roots so I can plant it. I have no idea what kind of hops they are, they have a very nice citrus/lemon/pine taste but are not too strong. I think they *may* be Motueka hops but am not sure. Anyone here got any tips for me on how to grow these? What sort of temperature, soil etc?

[James P]

You want to buy some clonex for the cutting to get roots, then chuck it in potting mix and water.

They like warmer weather.

[jt]

I think they *may* be Motueka hops but am not sure.

You could always call Montheiths and ask - they might be Radlerzomes not rhizomes

[Mike Neilson]

Watch out that hop cutting may be trademarked!!