Hop Humulus lupulus

Hop (Humulus lupulus) is a herbaceous climber grown for bitter aromatic cones for brewing fruit. Suited to full sun and fertile, well-drained loam, it reaches about 4–6 m with a 1–2 m spread. Harvest in september (cones) for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam
  • Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
  • Harvest: September (cones)
  • Difficulty: Easy

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