Columbus (aka CTZ) - Field Grade

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A high yielding triploid hybrid variety with super high alpha acids & oils. High bittering qualities; used primarily for dry hopping. Grows well in hot, dry climates; but susceptible to mildews in humid conditions. There is some evidence that Columbus, Zeus, and Tomahawk are very closely related. Has brewing characteristics quite similar to Centennial; but stronger....Read More


*Retail Orders will ship within 7-10 days of purchase after May 1st. Orders placed before May 1st are considered a Spring Pre-Order and will be shipped only once plants are out of dormancy and actively growing.*

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Product Profile

Alpha Acids: 14 - 17%

Beta Acids: 4.5 - 5.5%

Beer Styles

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American IPAs & Pale Ales, Stout, Lagers

Substitutes

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Zeus

MAIN USAGE

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Aroma

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Bittering

Product Description

Each item is one complete dormant crown, or a field-ready plant, depending on time of year: a plant that is a minimum of 1 growing season old with a well developed root system with multiple breaks taken from healthy vigorous stock.  It is professional quality and since it is a live rooted plant, it offers the best chance of successfully growing and producing your favorite varieties of hops.
  • Alpha acids: 14-17%
  • Aroma: strong, sharp and citrusy, herbal, resinous
  • Yield: Very high 2400-3000lbs/acre
  • Maturity: mid to late
  • Storage stability: no info
  • Grower notes: Grows well, climbs well, can throw sterile male flowers when stressed; which can reduce total yields.  Low resistance to mildews and mites.  More clustered,  dense cone set than Zeus.  Tolerant of heat and alkaline soil types; grows well in sandy soils if properly fertilized.  Dense tight cones must be dried carefully or they will mold quickly.
  • Fully rooted plant - NOT a rhizome. A rhizome is a part of a hop plant's root system that grows horizontally underground putting out shoots.

​Plant Replacement Policy
*Spring Pre-order - Will ship once 2nd season stock breaks dormancy in the spring and can be properly quality checked. Estimated to ship by April 1st.
*Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties. Pictures depict plants shipped at different times of the year; actively growing, or dormant and are for reference only.