Hops

SpeciesHumulus lupulus

Also called hop strobile, lupuli flos, hop cone

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Typevine

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

Lightfull sun

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

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

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

Edible partsflower cones

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

ToxicityToxic to Dogs and Cats

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