Pruning guide
How to prune goldings hops
More goldings hops care
- How to prune humulus lupulus — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Full goldings hops care guide
- Common goldings hops problems & fixes
- How to propagate goldings hops
- When to repot goldings hops
Pruning goldings hops — FAQ
When should I prune goldings hops?
Autumn after harvest for full cutback; early spring for shoot selection and training. Post-harvest, cut all bines to within 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) of the ground. Come spring, let new shoots emerge, select 2–3 strong ones per crown, and wind them clockwise up support strings. Rub off remaining shoots promptly to focus energy on the chosen bines.
How often does goldings hops need pruning?
Annually — full cutback in autumn, shoot management each spring. East Kent Goldings Hops require annual cutback and spring shoot management like all culinary hops. Cut all bines to near-ground level after the autumn harvest. In spring, train just 2–3 shoots per plant up supports and remove the rest. Goldings is a classic low-alpha British variety with moderate growth — the same discipline applies.
How do you prune goldings hops?
Post-harvest, cut all bines to within 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) of the ground. Come spring, let new shoots emerge, select 2–3 strong ones per crown, and wind them clockwise up support strings. Rub off remaining shoots promptly to focus energy on the chosen bines.