Hops vine - Growing
Q:	Is it possible to grow hops in Ga.? Could the vine be trained onto a trellis and grown in a pot on a deck?
A:	Hops flowers, as most know, are used to flavor beer. There once was thriving industry growing and processing the vines in the northeastern U.S. but epidemics of mildew and mites drove hops farmers to the West coast, where there are hops farms to this day. The vine grows vigorously from perennial roots. Because it grows so large, I’m doubtful you could keep it happy in a deck container. Frank Henning, Extension agent in Clarke county, reports that hops are growing at the State Botanical Garden and that a craft brewery in Normaltown once grew a couple of vines. The verdict here is not clear. I’d be indebted to you if you attempted to grow the vine and reported back in a year. The links below shed more information: Real Beer Fresh Hops Oregon Hops Association Growing Hops in New England Homeowner Hops Hops History Covert Hops Brewing Club - Atlanta