Unfortunately, all I got out of the rhizomes was some damp sticks.  Angry Dave gave me another rhizome and a Fuggle crown from Great Lakes Hops (thanks, Dave!).  I was so happy with how the crown was growing that I ordered a Columbus crown myself…and received a free (Lucky Dog) Fuggle as well.  I put them all in pots and placed the Fuggles in partial shade under some oak trees.  After keeping the Columbus in full shade for a week or so I then moved it into direct sunlight.

2nd Fuggle

1st Fuggle

Columbus

Since they are growing so well, I started to get concerned about the stupid deer eating them.  I found some deer repellent tape at my local Ace and put it up per the instructions.  We’ll see…

Deer Barrier