common hop

Common Hop plants should be watered 2-3 times per week and should receive 1-2 inches of water each time. The soil should be kept slightly moist to the touch, but not soggy. During dry periods, you may need to increase the amount of water to ensure adequate moisture for the plants. It is important to water the plants early in the morning or late in the evening, as this will help to reduce evaporation of the moisture from direct sunlight.

Common hop (Humulus lupulus 'Centennial') requires 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. This can be obtained either by placing the plant in a south-facing window or in an outdoor area that gets direct sunlight for a large portion of the day. During the warmer months, common hop should be shaded from the scorching midday sun, so that it does not become overheated. In the summer, too much sun can damage the leaves and result in wilting or even death. During the cooler months, the hop plants should have access to more sunlight to promote vigorous growth.

Common hop (Humulus lupulus 'Centennial') should be pruned in late fall or early spring. It is important to wait until the plant has gone dormant, meaning it has stopped growing, before pruning. Pruning should always be done carefully and as selectively as possible. When pruning back the canes of Common hop (Humulus lupulus 'Centennial'), it is usually recommended to leave 4-6 of the healthiest canes that have well-developed buds. These canes should be carefully pruned to a height of 8-10 feet, and any other smaller, weaker canes should be removed entirely. To further encourage healthy growth, any shoots that appear from the base of the plant should be removed, and the area around the plant should be cleared of any weeds or competing plants. Pruning should be done sparingly and with care to avoid damaging the plant or disrupting its healthy growth.