Humulus lupulus Seeds (Common Hops)
Common hops (Humulus lupulus), also known as hops or hop vine, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Cannabaceae family. It boasts robust climbing vines, which can reach heights of up to 25 feet. The plant’s appearance includes heart-shaped, deeply toothed leaves, and it produces cone-like flowers that contain resinous glands, used for brewing beer. While the female plants bear these aromatic cones, the male plants are primarily grown for ornamental purposes. Common hops can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. Humulus lupulus seeds are commonly used to propagate this popular plant.
Growing Humulus lupulus from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Humid Continental, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: Green
Germinating Common Hops Flower Seeds
To germinate Humulus lupulus, plant the seeds 1 inch deep in well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and maintain a temperature of 68-77°F. Germination should occur within 1-4 weeks.
We source all of our Humulus lupulus seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Common Hops seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Common Hops seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Humulus lupulus seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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