Hops (Humulus lupulus) seeds
- Lush, vigorous, perennial climber whose resinous scenting umbels are used for beer brewing worldwide.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Product number: HUM01 GTIN: 4250601202433
Description
Hops belongs to the hemp family (Cannabaceae) and is, from an ethnobotanical point of view, probably one of the most important intoxication plants in Europe.
Besides its meaning as a beer spice, the hop cones are also used medically as a strongly sedative remedy. Furthermore, it's a markedly decorative creeper. Young sprouts in spring are prepared as a vegetable ("Hops Asparagus").
Besides its meaning as a beer spice, the hop cones are also used medically as a strongly sedative remedy. Furthermore, it's a markedly decorative creeper. Young sprouts in spring are prepared as a vegetable ("Hops Asparagus").
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 | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 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. After a 1-2 year-long development, hops shows dramatic growth. Ideally, the plant climbs up to 7 metres high. In autumn, the aerial part dies off completely and sprouts again in spring. One plant can get 40-50 years old.
Other names
Botanical name: Humulus lupulus
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