Hops (Humulus lupulus) organic seeds
- Lush, vigorous, perennial climber whose resinous scenting umbels are used for beer brewing worldwide.
- Contents: Approx. 30 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.99
Content: 30 Single seed
Product number: HUM01-BIO GTIN: 4251420514875
Description
A beautiful climbing plant which marks out the landscapes of Kent -England’s proverbial Garden. Hops is not only a famous beer ingredient, but is also used in medicine as a sedative. Furthermore, the young spring shoots can be eaten as a vegetable.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Cannabaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs cold to germinate |
| Eventual height | 2-10 m |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | June |
| Main harvest | August, July, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | August, February, January, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm, 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 3-5°C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks, irregular |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Shade |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
Sowing and care
A hardy perennial vine. This plant is a cold-germinator. Sow in very early spring or autumn. Or keep cold in a refrigerator: Mix the seeds with damp sand in a plastic bag. Close it and place it in your refrigerator for 5 to 6 weeks. After that take the bag out and keep it at room temperature. Check for sprouted seed daily.
Other names
Botanical name: Humulus lupulus
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