Hops plant

The craft beer movement has caught the world by a storm, and it shows no sign of slowing down. However, the global hops supply is struggling to keep pace, and it often falls short of

Companion planting with hops can enhance crop growth and provide a decoy for pesky critters. That said, hop vines are aggressive growers so companion plants need to be considered carefully. This article can help with that.

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The Benefits of Hops

Humulus Lupulus - Hops are the female flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant, Humulus lupus. They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, to which they impart a bitter, tangy flavor, though hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine.

Cascade Hops Plant

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Most people know that hops are used to make beer, but did you know that the hop plant is a fast-climbing vine? If you decide to grow hops, give a thought to hops plant spacing. This article has more information on spacing requirements for hops.