Common hop typically starts flowering in late June or early July.
common hop
Humulus lupulus
Common Hop (Humulus lupulus) is an herbaceous vine native to temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. It is a rapidly growing perennial with bright green heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers. It has a strong aroma and is widely used to flavor beer and other beverages. The whole plant can be used for herbal medicine such as relieving stress, hypertension, and as a diuretic. Common hop is easy to grow and is often trained to climb up trellises, arbors, or fences. With a little patience, this plant can add a bright green touch to any sunny garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Soil:
Humus rich, Well-drained
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Common hop (Humulus lupulus) should be watered regularly during the growing season. Water them when the top few inches of soil have dried out. Depending on the weather and soil type, this could mean every 2 to 4 days. However, if the soil is sandy, they may need to be watered more often. During flowering time, it is important not to let the soil dry out completely as this could impart a bitter taste to the cones produced. During the winter, water only when the top few inches of soil have dried out. Aim to keep them evenly moist but not waterlogged.
sunlight
Common Hop (Humulus lupulus) grows best in full sunlight. The plant prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, and can tolerate full sun for up to 12 hours if given adequate water. Morning sunlight is the most important for this species, as direct afternoon sun can be too intense. It is best to provide morning sun and filtered afternoon shade for common Hop.
pruning
Common hop (Humulus lupulus) should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring before the new growth begins. Pruning should be extensive, cutting back the old branches by at least half or up to 85%. Prune out the oldest and weakest stems first to encourage new growth. Cut back branches to about 5 nodes from the ground, and leave the most vigorous shoots to produce the harvestable cones later in the season. If pruning is not done, Common Hops can quickly become weak, disease-prone and unproductive.
Season
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Starts Flowering
