Hops - 20 Seeds Humulus Lupulus Fast Growing Perennial Vine Climber

Hops (Humulus Lupulus) - Humulus lupulus, aka hops, is a perennial climber growing to almost 6 meters (20 feet) high at a medium rate. Hops are noted for attracting wildlife, being used in pharmaceuticals, & beverage flavoring such as beer. SOWING Season: Perennial Height: 6 meters (240 inches) Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Green Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6.1 - 7.8 Germ temperature: 5C (41F) Average Germ Time: 35 - 42 days after cold stratification Light Required: No Depth: 6mm (1/4 inch) Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 60 cm (2 feet) Hops seeds can be slow to germinate. Use a process called cold scarification to encourage hop seed germination. A good method is to put seeds in an equal amount of moist sand & refrigerate from one to three months at about 5C (41F) degrees. After that, plant the seeds at 20C (68F) degrees. for one to two months. If the hops seeds have not germinated, put them back in the refrigerator & repeat the cycle. Hops - 20 Seeds Humulus Lupulus Fast Growing Perennial Vine Climber