common hop

Common Hop plants should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season. Water your hop plant deeply enough to saturate the entire root zone. Check the soil before watering and if the top 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of soil is dry, it is time to water. When it rains, reduce or skip watering as the rain will provide adequate moisture for the plant. In the hot summer months, check the soil regularly and water as needed if it starts to dry out. Reduce watering in the colder winter months to only when the soil is dry.

Common hop (Humulus lupulus 'Cascade') is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and partial shade. In full sun, it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day and will typically flower better and bigger. In partial shade, it will receive at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight each day and will still produce decent flowers. To keep it healthy, it's important to make sure the hop plant is exposed to enough indirect sunlight as well throughout the day. Common hop can also tolerate temperatures between 20–90°F (6–32°C). This species flourishes in temperatures between 40–85°F (4–30°C). When the temperature drops too far below or rises too far above this range, the growth and flowering can be affected.

Common hop (Humulus lupulus 'Cascade') should be pruned once a year in early spring, before new growth appears. Pruning should aim to remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches or twigs to maintain the health of the plant. Additionally, it may be necessary to trim back some of the older, larger branches to contain the size of the plant and encourage new growth. When pruning, take care not to remove more than 25% of the total plant’s growth from the previous season. If necessary, prune back any excessively long shoots to keep the shape of the plant attractive and controllable.