Humulus lupulus

Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Hop is a climbing plant which can reach a height of 6 - 10 m and a width of 2 - 4 m. It usually grows 4 - 8 m per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Hops are medium green, roundish, opposite, lobed.

The yellow-green flowers of the Hop appear in catkins from June to September.

Humulus lupulus is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Hop has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Façade, privacy screen, homeopathy

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Sowing under glass: From the end of February to the beginning of March
- Pricking out: In the period from the beginning of April to mid-April
- Fertilise: Every 3 weeks from May to July
- Watering: From May to September.