Growing Rhizome Hops

Because I do not already have enough gardening to do, I decided that I am going to take a stab at growing hops this year. The hops will serve several purposes, I get to grow hops and give the chickens some shade. I was able to find the hops close by at Barley Haven. I picked up 2 Chinooks, 2 Mt. Hoods and they tossed in 1 Sterling.

All five are starting to sprout already, so I need to get them into the ground very soon. Until then they will remain wrapped up and stored in the fridge. As for planting they need to be planted 2"-4" deep in soil that drains well. Space them about 20" inches apart if they are the same type and 36" if they are different. You wont see much hops the first year but they will pick up after that.