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Climber · Cannabaceae family

Common hop

Humulus lupulus

Full sun to part shade 15 ft 1⅛ in–20 ft ⅛ in × 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in Flowers July–October Harvest August–September to −84 °F
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SunFull sun to part shade
Size15 ft 1⅛ in–20 ft ⅛ in
spacing 3 ft 3⅜ in
FlowersJuly–October
PlantingMarch–April, October–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistloamyhumus-rich

Watering

less when it rains

Frost

−84 °F
no winter protectionleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in16 ft 4⅞ in19 ft 8¼ in15 ft 1⅛ in–20 ft ⅛ inspread 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in
15 ft 1⅛ in–20 ft ⅛ in× spread 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in

Plant 3 ft 3⅜ in 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

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberHarvest: JanuaryHarvest: FebruaryHarvest: MarchHarvest: AprilHarvest: MayHarvest: JuneHarvest: JulyHarvest: AugustHarvest: SeptemberHarvest: OctoberHarvest: NovemberHarvest: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeedingHarvest
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July–October · green or yellow

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, October–November

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April–July

Harvest

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

August–September

Feeding

Nutrition.

Heavy
nitrogen-rich fertilizerbalanced fertilizer
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

What you will see

Yellow to brown patches on the upper leaf surface, with a white, gray or purple coating underneath.

The source says: it is one of the most destructive diseases of hops.

When to look

Summer – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant thinly and control weeds for airflow; in a greenhouse avoid leaves staying wet for long.
  2. By handPick off and destroy affected leaves as soon as they appear; remove heavily affected plants.
Downy mildewsdisease · summer – fallHigh risk

What you will see

Yellow to brown patches on the upper leaf surface, with a white, gray or purple coating underneath.

The source says: it is one of the most destructive diseases of hops.

When to look

Summer – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant thinly and control weeds for airflow; in a greenhouse avoid leaves staying wet for long.
  2. By handPick off and destroy affected leaves as soon as they appear; remove heavily affected plants.
More about this problem

What you will see

Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mold.

When to look

Spring – summer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Aphids are part of a healthy garden and food for predators; a healthy plant usually tolerates them.
  2. By handWipe or rinse off colonies and remove affected tips.
  3. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies (ladybirds, earwigs, birds).
Aphidspest · spring – summer

What you will see

Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mold.

When to look

Spring – summer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Aphids are part of a healthy garden and food for predators; a healthy plant usually tolerates them.
  2. By handWipe or rinse off colonies and remove affected tips.
  3. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies (ladybirds, earwigs, birds).
More about this problem

What you will see

Fine pale speckling of leaves, tiny mites and fine webbing on the undersides; leaf drop in severe attacks.

When to look

Outdoors in summer, especially in hot, dry weather

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Avoid hot, dry and overcrowded spaces; remove weeds and plant debris for winter.
  2. By handRegularly misting plants with water reduces the risk but is not enough on its own; remove heavily affected plants.
  3. BiologicalPredatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis.
Two-spotted spider mitepest · outdoors in summer, especially in hot, dry weather

What you will see

Fine pale speckling of leaves, tiny mites and fine webbing on the undersides; leaf drop in severe attacks.

When to look

Outdoors in summer, especially in hot, dry weather

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Avoid hot, dry and overcrowded spaces; remove weeds and plant debris for winter.
  2. By handRegularly misting plants with water reduces the risk but is not enough on its own; remove heavily affected plants.
  3. BiologicalPredatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis.
More about this problem
Sources (5)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does common hop flower?

In July–October; the flowers are green or yellow.

When is common hop harvested?

In August–September.

Does common hop tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does common hop need?

At maturity 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in wide and 15 ft 1⅛ in–20 ft ⅛ in tall; recommended spacing 3 ft 3⅜ in.

Aphids — what can you do?

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.

Two-spotted spider mite — what can you do?

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.

Sources (20) Checked 24 October 2026

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