{"product_id":"hops","title":"Hops","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"242\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Hops (Humulus lupulus) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"281\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Hop, Beer Hop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"311\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"559\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"579\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"933\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHops is a vigorous, fast-growing perennial vine (called a \u003cem data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"645\"\u003ebine\u003c\/em\u003e) known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"693\"\u003earomatic cone-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1136\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant is famous for its climbing habit, often reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e15–25 feet in a single season\u003c\/strong\u003e. It thrives when given a trellis, fence, or arbor and becomes a stunning vertical feature in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1209\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHops is both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003ebeautiful and functional\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true multi-purpose plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1244\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1282\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHops has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1535\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic calming herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e• A traditional sleep-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e• A gentle nervine\u003cbr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e• A traditional digestive-supporting herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e• A soothing botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e• A foundational tea herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e• A relaxing household plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e• A long-used traditional remedy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1599\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003efemale cones (flowers)\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary medicinal part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1630\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1990\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eHumulus lupulus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing bine (twining vine)\u003cbr data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 feet per season\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cone-like strobiles (female plants)\u003cbr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, green, lobed leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinators, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2050\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHops dies back in winter and returns vigorously in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2082\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Hops from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2198\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHops can be grown from seed, though it takes patience. Seed-grown plants vary naturally and develop unique traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2235\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Hops Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2272\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCold Stratification Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2335\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHops seeds benefit from a cold period to improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2377\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMethod 1: Indoor Stratification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2575\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003ePlace seeds in a moist medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eRefrigerate for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eAfter chilling, surface sow or lightly cover with soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003ePlace in warm, bright conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2602\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2639\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 14–28 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e• Can be staggered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2673\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2689\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2703\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eZones 3–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2717\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2770\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e• At least 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2785\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2850\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003e• Rich in organic matter\u003cbr data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e• Loamy or sandy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2882\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHops appreciates fertile soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2898\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"3005\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Moderate to high moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003e• Do not allow soil to dry out completely\u003cbr data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003e• Mulch helps retain moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3023\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3081\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 3–6 feet apart\u003cbr data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e• Needs room to spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3106\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3167\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e• Root establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e• Modest vine growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3229\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003eYear 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e• Strong vertical growth\u003cbr data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003e• First flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3293\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3243\"\u003eYear 3+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e• Full production\u003cbr data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003e• Massive seasonal growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3313\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3341\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCones (Female Flowers)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3366\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest when cones are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3437\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Light green\u003cbr data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3384\"\u003e• Papery\u003cbr data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003e• Aromatic\u003cbr data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003e• Spring back when squeezed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3477\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3498\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3619\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003eAllow cones to fully mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003eDry thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003eBreak open cones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003eCollect seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3643\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Hops?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3892\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Beautiful vertical vine\u003cbr data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003e• Extremely fast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003e• Long-lived perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3725\"\u003e• Aromatic flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"3743\" 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