Potted Rhizomes ?

[Hounds]

I planted rhizomes in 2 Gallon pots a few weeks ago. Have them coming out of the ground now.

My main reason for doing this was to increase the number of rhizomes or harvesting MORE rhizomes than I planted. Or take roots that have 'nubs' on them that will turn into more plants.

Will this work? How long will it take before I can harvest MORE than I planted?

In other words, I put 2 good rhizomes per 2 Gallon pot under lights. My idea is to grow the plants for 2 Months til the pot is totally getting filled. THEN re-plant outside but possibly harvest 4 or more rhizomes or plants per pot.

ANy experience here? Or will I simply get the same number of plants but with larger root system?

Thanks

 

[FirstAidBrewing]

I may be off base but I don't think that a freshly planted rhizome will be dividable before next season. Pretty sure they need to go through their motions for a year before you chop them up. However by next spring I imagine that you could get at least 3 or 4 new rhizomes from them.

 

[DarkCoder]

You will not get more rhizomes in just 1 or 2 months, that's for sure. But you can cut some bines and root them, then you will be able to end up with more small crown (plants) by the end of summer.

 

[HALIFAXHOPS]

Second year at least from a new Rhizome. You might be able to get one of the new bines to root like a cutting. A 2 gallon pot is small go to at least a 5-7 gallon pot. 5 gallon pails work pretty well if you put a couple of drain holes in them and next year thin out the rhizomes or plant it into a larger container.