Humulus lupulus, Hop, Common hop, European Hop,

Hops, also known as Humulus lupulus, is a perennial plant that offers a variety of benefits. With its climbing stems and cold-hardy rhizome, it is native to West Asia, Europe, and North America. Its dioecious nature makes it a versatile addition to any garden. Also if grown up of trellis makes a fabulous privacy barrier or shade providing climber.

Enhance your landscape with hops and enjoy the numerous benefits of this flowering plant.

Hops Edible Uses

Hops offer more than just a bitter taste - their nutrient-rich makeup provides essential vitamins and antioxidants that promote overall well-being. Whether crafting complex dishes or trying out new recipes, these flavorful hops offer a unique and enticing experience for adventurous food lovers.

Young leaves and young shoots can be cooked and the  flavour is unique and, to many tastes, delicious. Young leaves can be eaten in salads. Use before the end of May. The fleshy rhizomes are also sometimes eaten

Medical Uses

Using the dried flowering part of the plant, which has been used for centuries to aid in anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, and other sleep disorders. With its calming effects, it can also help with tension, ADHD, nervousness, and irritability. Trust the natural benefits of hops for a peaceful night's sleep.

The flowering heads are sprinkled with bitter-tasting yellow translucent glands, which appear as a granular substance. This substance prevents gram-negative bacteria from growing in the beer or wort. Much of the hop's use as a flavouring and medicinal plant depends on the abundance of this powdery substance.

The seeds contain gamma-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that is said to have many important functions in the human body and is rarely found in plant sources.

Hops as a Tea

Crafted from fresh or dried hop cones, hop tea offers sedative properties when steeped in hot water. Use it as a bedtime tea for a calming and soothing effect. A time-honored tradition, hop tea has been enjoyed for both its flavor and potential health benefits. Hops have been used in teas as long as they been used to make beer.

Smoking

Hops, whilst commonly known for their use in brewing beer, can also be an interesting addition to a smoking blend. Hops have a mildly bitter, earthy flavor with hints of pine and citrus, which can complement the taste of cannabis. Hops are known for their relaxing and sedative effects, making it a great choice for those looking to unwind or relieve tension. When combined with cannabis, hops can add depth to the flavor and provide a smoother, more balanced smoking experience.

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Supplied as mature plants in 1 or 2 L pots ready to plant out.