Hops
SpeciesHumulus lupulus
Also called hop strobile, lupuli flos, hop cone
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourcefrom Humulus · “The Common Hop is a perennial, herbaceous, twining vine” — Humulus lupulus (Common Hops, European Hops, Hops) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“within this range, hop plants require a minimum of 30 days of temperatures” — Cultivating Hops 101: A Step-by-Step Guide - The Hearthside Haven
“Stage Germination 50°F (10°C) – 60°F (16°C)” — Cultivating Hops 101: A Step-by-Step Guide - The Hearthside Haven
“They generally require 6 to 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight daily” — The Ultimate Guide to Growing Hops: A Masterclass in Cultivation | Seeds In A Cup®
“Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between watering cycles” — The Ultimate Guide to Growing Hops: A Masterclass in Cultivation | Seeds In A Cup®
from Humulus · “Soil pH: Acid (<6.0)” — Humulus lupulus (Common Hops, European Hops, Hops) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“USDA Zones 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops
“Space the hills at least 3 feet apart.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops
“10 metres” — Humulus lupulus - Wikipedia
“Commercial hops are propagated via root cuttings or rhizomes, not from seeds.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops
“Plant in spring after the last frost.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops
from Humulus · “In late summer to early fall, harvest the cones when they are plump, aromatic, and have a papery feel.” — How to Grow Humulus: A Complete Guide for Beginners - Bloomvara
“The female flowers that form are surrounded by a green cone called a hop.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops
from Humulus · “No serious insect or disease issues” — Humulus lupulus (Common Hops, European Hops, Hops) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
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2 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Hops
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian