{"product_id":"2136-13689","title":"Humulus lupulus Hops (Brewing)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"uuidABEpV6e57irq\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHops (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHumulus lupulus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a vigorous climbing vine valued by home brewers for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e distinctive cones used in beer making. During spring and summer, the hop plant grows rapidly and can climb as much as a metre a week under ideal conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThrough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e it produces large clusters of white flowers which, once pollinated, develop into hop cones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e These cones resemble very small green pinecones and are the female flowers of the plant. They are typically ready for harvesting from early to late autumn and can be used fresh or dried for brewing. Regular watering is important during the warmer months to support its rapid growth. The plant is a herbaceous perennial vine, meaning it dies back completely over winter before re-establishing itself in spring and summer. A single hop plant will usually produce enough cones for a home brewer, although growing two different varieties can provide greater flavour variety when brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen grown along a fence or trellis, it creates lush green coverage and makes an excellent addition to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eveggie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e garden where it can climb without taking up valuable ground space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSoil: Moist, well-drained soil.\u003cbr\u003eConditions: Full sun to part shade. \u003cbr\u003eSize: Height 10m x width 1-2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain View Nursery","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":47114790469781,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/8286\/2741\/files\/hops1.png?v=1773283604","url":"https:\/\/mountainviewnursery.com.au\/products\/2136-13689","provider":"Mountain View Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}