Humulus lupulus 'Magnum'
hop
- 1.5 litre pot
- £19.99
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This humulus was bred by the hop research centre Hüll Hallertau in Germany and is fast becoming the favourite variety grown for beer in Europe. It is also a widely grown variety in the USA, being a hop with a clean bitterness and a subtle citrus flavour.
As a plant it is a vigorous deciduous twining climber, with light green deeply lobed leaves and cone-like fragrant flowers, followed by the characteristic hops which are attractive as they are, or more importantly perhaps, great for beer making!
As a plant it is a vigorous deciduous twining climber, with light green deeply lobed leaves and cone-like fragrant flowers, followed by the characteristic hops which are attractive as they are, or more importantly perhaps, great for beer making!
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
For hop prodcution, plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in a sunny position, ideally against a wall, fence, or sturdy support. Train the vigorous twining shoots clockwise around canes, netting, or a trellis as they grow, and thin out weaker stems to leave two or three of the strongest for better cone production. Water regularly in dry spells and apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost in spring to boost growth.
After harvesting or in late autumn, cut the bines back to ground level, then reapply mulch to protect the crown over winter.
For hop prodcution, plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in a sunny position, ideally against a wall, fence, or sturdy support. Train the vigorous twining shoots clockwise around canes, netting, or a trellis as they grow, and thin out weaker stems to leave two or three of the strongest for better cone production. Water regularly in dry spells and apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost in spring to boost growth.
After harvesting or in late autumn, cut the bines back to ground level, then reapply mulch to protect the crown over winter.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Skin irritant/allergen