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Hops

SpeciesHumulus lupulus

Also called hop strobile, lupuli flos, hop cone

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Hops
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Fact sheet

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Typeherbaceous perennial

from Humulus · “The Common Hop is a perennial, herbaceous, twining vine” — Humulus lupulus (Common Hops, European Hops, Hops) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Days to germination30 days

“within this range, hop plants require a minimum of 30 days of temperatures” — Cultivating Hops 101: A Step-by-Step Guide - The Hearthside Haven

Germination temperature50–10 °F

“Stage Germination 50°F (10°C) – 60°F (16°C)” — Cultivating Hops 101: A Step-by-Step Guide - The Hearthside Haven

Light6 to 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight daily

“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®

WaterThe Soak and Dry Method: Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between watering cycles

“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®

Hardiness zones3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

“USDA Zones 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops

Spacing36 in

“Space the hills at least 3 feet apart.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops

Height394 in

“10 metres” — Humulus lupulus - Wikipedia

Propagationroot cuttings, rhizomes

“Commercial hops are propagated via root cuttings or rhizomes, not from seeds.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops

Transplantspring

“Plant in spring after the last frost.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops

Ready whenplump, aromatic, and have a papery feel

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

Edible partsflower cones

“The female flowers that form are surrounded by a green cone called a hop.” — Hops: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hops

Pestsno serious insect or disease issues

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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