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🌿 Hops (Humulus lupulus) — Organic Seeds
Common Names: Common Hop, Beer Hop
🌱 Seed Quality Promise
All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.
About Hops
Hops is a vigorous, fast-growing perennial vine (called a bine) known for its aromatic cone-shaped flowers, rapid vertical growth, and long history of both medicinal and culinary use. Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, hops has been cultivated for centuries in herbal gardens, home apothecaries, and traditional food systems.
This plant is famous for its climbing habit, often reaching 15–25 feet in a single season. It thrives when given a trellis, fence, or arbor and becomes a stunning vertical feature in the landscape.
Hops is both beautiful and functional — a true multi-purpose plant.
Traditional & Herbal Uses
Hops has been traditionally used as:
• A classic calming herb
• A traditional sleep-supporting plant
• A gentle nervine
• A traditional digestive-supporting herb
• A soothing botanical
• A foundational tea herb
• A relaxing household plant
• A long-used traditional remedy
The female cones (flowers) are the primary medicinal part.
Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name: Humulus lupulus
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Habit: Climbing bine (twining vine)
Mature Height: 15–25 feet per season
Mature Width: 3–6 feet
Flower Type: Cone-like strobiles (female plants)
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage: Large, green, lobed leaves
Attracts: Pollinators, beneficial insects
Hops dies back in winter and returns vigorously in spring.
Growing Hops from Seed
Hops can be grown from seed, though it takes patience. Seed-grown plants vary naturally and develop unique traits.
How to Germinate Hops Seeds
Cold Stratification Recommended
Hops seeds benefit from a cold period to improve germination.
Method 1: Indoor Stratification
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Place seeds in a moist medium.
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Refrigerate for 4–6 weeks.
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After chilling, surface sow or lightly cover with soil.
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Keep soil consistently moist.
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Place in warm, bright conditions.
Germination Time
• 14–28 days
• Can be staggered
Ideal Growing Conditions
USDA Zones
Zones 3–9
Sun
• Full sun preferred
• At least 6–8 hours daily
Soil
• Well-draining
• Rich in organic matter
• Loamy or sandy
Hops appreciates fertile soil.
Water
• Moderate to high moisture
• Do not allow soil to dry out completely
• Mulch helps retain moisture
Spacing
• Space plants 3–6 feet apart
• Needs room to spread
Growth Timeline
Year 1:
• Root establishment
• Modest vine growth
Year 2:
• Strong vertical growth
• First flowering
Year 3+:
• Full production
• Massive seasonal growth
Harvesting
Cones (Female Flowers)
Harvest when cones are:
• Light green
• Papery
• Aromatic
• Spring back when squeezed
Dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
Seed Saving
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Allow cones to fully mature.
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Dry thoroughly.
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Break open cones.
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Collect seeds.
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Store cool, dark, and dry.
Why Grow Hops?
• Beautiful vertical vine
• Extremely fast growing
• Long-lived perennial
• Aromatic flowers
• Traditional medicinal plant
• Pollinator friendly
• Excellent trellis plant
• Low maintenance once established
• Unique garden feature
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