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Go to the shopClimber · Cannabaceae familyornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
Humulus lupulus
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 1 m apart.
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
July–October · green or yellow
container plant: March–April, October–November
April–July
August–September
Feeding
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Yellow to brown patches on the upper leaf surface, with a white, grey or purple coating underneath.
The source says: it is one of the most destructive diseases of hops.
Yellow to brown patches on the upper leaf surface, with a white, grey or purple coating underneath.
The source says: it is one of the most destructive diseases of hops.
Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mould.
Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mould.
Fine pale speckling of leaves, tiny mites and fine webbing on the undersides; leaf drop in severe attacks.
Fine pale speckling of leaves, tiny mites and fine webbing on the undersides; leaf drop in severe attacks.
Frequently asked
In July–October; the flowers are green or yellow.
In August–September.
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
At maturity 0.9–1.8 m wide and 4.6–6.1 m tall; recommended spacing 1 m.
Aphids are part of a healthy garden and food for predators; a healthy plant usually tolerates them. Wipe or rinse off colonies and remove affected tips.
Avoid hot, dry and overcrowded spaces; remove weeds and plant debris for winter. Regularly misting plants with water reduces the risk but is not enough on its own; remove heavily affected plants.
Similar plants
Preparation and use · common hop
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: cone
For: mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly
Put 500 mg of dried cones in a cup.
Pour over 150–200 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink up to 4× a day.
For: mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly
Put 500–1,000 mg of dried cones in a cup.
Pour over 150–200 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink 30–60 min before bedtime.
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: cone | 500 mg of dried cones in 150–200 ml of boiling water | up to 4× a day | From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor | |
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: cone | 500–1,000 mg of dried cones in 150–200 ml of boiling water | From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor | When: 30–60 min before bedtime | |
| Children under 12: not recommended | |||||
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.
Home-made tincture · per the EMA
The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.
of dried cones, chopped
ethanol 60 %, in a glass jar
close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then
press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date
up to 3× a day · from 12 years
The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Lupuli flos · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.
Harvest
