My hops are sprouting already.

[Green Ninja]

I didn't cut them back to ground level last year.

Do you think it'll upset the new growth if I do it now?

I want to let the new stuff have all the nutrients possible.

Cheers,

Terry.

 

[knottlaboy]

I'd cut down the top growth by half, then wait a week or so then cut down to ground level, this want be sucha shock to the plant, but having said that Hops are a hardy plant and will take some abuse!

 

[Green Ninja]

Lovely, thanks for the tip.

 

[evanvine]

How far above ground are the shoots appearing?
Can you post a pic.

 

[johnnyboy1965]

Cut down all of last years growth to ground level...It wont do any good now and may restrict the new growth.

 

[Green Ninja]

Cheers Johnny,

Evanvive:

I'll give it a go tonight if the snow clears away.