Humulus lupulus

Hop / Hops, Common Hop

Cannabaceae (Hennepfamilie)

Northern America (whole), Asia (whole), Europe (whole)

Edible plant part (5)

Flowers, shoots (growing), leaves, stems, seeds
Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Hops, Common Hop belongs to the climbers in the food forest. The growth rate is fast. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 1 to 4.5 meter. and a width of 4.6 to 9.1 meter.
The Hops, Common Hop is decidious. It buds in april and it loses its leaves in november.
This species forms a rhizomes deep root system. Hops, Common Hop is no nitrogen fixer.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Nejmlez, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Humulus_lupulus.jpg

foto: Nejmlez, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Humulus_lupulus.jpg

foto: Matt Lavin, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Humulus_lupulus_lupuloides_%284943284638%29.jpg

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Soil texture: sand

loam

light clay

heavy clay

peat
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

neutral

alkaline

very alkaline
Soil fertility: very rich

rich

average

poor

very poor

Voorkeur

Ongeschikt

Flowering and pollination

Flowering period (peak): early july
Flowering period (length): several months
Pollination vector: wind
Plant reproductive fertility: male and female plants needed

Life Span and Plant Health

Harvest and Consumption

Flowers

Shoots (growing)

Leaves

Stems

Seeds

Harvesting period - start: End of september
Form of consumption: Processed

Harvesting period - start: End of march
Harvesting period - length: Several months
Form of consumption: Processed
Nutritional value - relatively high: Minerals
Existing and predicted market demand fresh: Yes, market stays saturated

Form of consumption: Fresh

Form of consumption: Processed

Culinary appreciation

When raw they have tiny hooks on the stems, like cleavers (Galium aparine), but once cooked they have a pleasant texture and a nice, slightly nutty flavour.

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