Mt. Hood Hops

Humulus lupulus 'Mt. Hood'

PROHIBITED TO OR & ID

A mild, sweet, floral hop used as an aroma agent for many craft lagers. Released in 1989, Mount Hood is an American-bred cultivar derived from Hallertau Mittelfruher. Vigorous, disease-resistant vines ripen hops in early to midseason. The bitter flavor of the highly aromatic cone-like flowers gives flavor and aroma to beers. Hops die back to the ground each winter and then explode with rampant upright growth each spring; mature plants can grow over 20' in a single season! Young shoots may be used in salads or as an asparagus substitute; the paper-ey blossoms are ready for harvest in the fall. These fast-growing herbaceous vines quickly cover wires or a trellis to make an attractive screen, decorate an arch, or provide shade against a sunny wall. 

Great variety with good vigor and habit - not as aggressive as some varieties. Takes two years to establish; requires acidic, well-drained soils. Raised mount recommended. Shows some resistance to mildews and pests. Space plants at least 8’ apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Cold hardy to USDA zone 4.

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