Hop
Humulus lupulus
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Hop (Humulus lupulus) este un vin perennial nativ în regiuni din Europa și de la Asia, inclusiv Albania, Austria, Belarusia, Bulgaria, și mai multe. Această plantă se dezvoltă în sucuri de 7 la 7,5 cu pH, fiind adaptabilă dar preferând condițiile mai securi. Consemnat pentru fructe foliale, rafle și rădăcini, hop este valorificat atât ca herbă ornamentală cât și culinară. Caracteristicile sale distinctivă includ capacitatea sa de a crește până la 6 metri în înălțime, contribuind astfel la modul său de vine. Rangul nativ al hop se extinde din Europa de Est până la zone din Asia, evidențiind rezistența sa în diferite climatice cu toleranțe de la zona 5 la 7.
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What is Hop?
Hop (Humulus lupulus) este un vin perennial nativ în regiuni din Europa și de la Asia, inclusiv Albania, Austria, Belarusia, Bulgaria, și mai multe. Această plantă se dezvoltă în sucuri de 7 la 7,5 cu pH, fiind adaptabilă dar preferând condițiile mai securi.
What is Hop used for?
Traditionally used for better sleep, stress & anxiety, digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
Best for
Top 3 evidence-ranked uses of Hop
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
3 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
3 claims · 0 sources- Traditional use: hops as mild sedative, often combined with valerian. Best in fresh extracts.
GABAergic via myrcenol and humulones
- Traditional use: hops with valerian for anxious sleep. Gentle effect.
Myrcenol GABA modulation
- Traditional use: hops bitter aperitif — pre-meal to stimulate digestion + appetite.
Bitter principles + flavonoids
IV·bMixology suggestions
1 draft
Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Hop support blend
generaltea
AI returned a direct ingredient list; normalized into one draft blend for editorial review.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Hop se dezvoltă într-un mediu de lumină sau parțial umbrat și preferă sucuri de pământ bine drenate cu pH între 7-7,5. Poate crește în diferite tipuri de sucuri de pământ - legătore (sândal), medie sau grea (argila) - dar necesită condiții de retinere a umedității care nu sunt prea securi. Această plantă perennială atinge înălțimi până la 6 metri și este rezistentă în regiuni temperate, tipic zonele 5-7. Pentru propagare, folosiți recuiziri de rădăcini sau diviziune în primăvara timpurie. Adunați fructele foliale, rafle și rădăcini pentru utilizări culinare.
Light
5/10
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-7
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Vine, Forb/herb
Mature size
6.0 m tall
Soil pH
7–7.5
For first-time growers
How to grow Hop for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple hop plant to experience growing this versatile vine.
- 1
What you'll need
Hop seeds or young plants, garden soil, and a trellis or support system.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost, when temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
- 3
Soil and container prep
Ensure well-draining soil with a pH between 7 and 7.5. For containers, use a mix of light, medium, or heavy soil.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds in the garden or start them indoors about 6 weeks before planting outside. Transplant young plants when they have several leaves.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases, treating if necessary.
- 6
Ongoing care
Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Train vines onto supports as they grow.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune hop plants after the first harvest to encourage new growth and maintain shape. Harvest cones for brewing when they turn from green to yellow.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, not providing enough support, using incorrect soil pH, and neglecting to prune properly.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:LeavesRootShoots
Edible uses: Drink, Rutin, Tea
Other uses:DyeEssential OilFibertextilesFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 30 native
Europe16 regions
native (16)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyNetherlandsRussiaUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia2 regions
native (2)IranKazakhstan
Africa1 region
native (1)Morocco
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Buryatiya, Chita, Czechoslovakia, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk
VIIIGarden companions
4 pairs
Garden companions
4 pairsPlant near these
These plants help — by repelling pests, fixing nitrogen, attracting pollinators, or sharing space well.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: overlapping bloom windows increase beneficial-insect habitat in medicinal herb beds.
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: overlapping bloom windows increase beneficial-insect habitat in medicinal herb beds.
Fagopyrum esculentum
Fagopyrum esculentum
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: overlapping bloom windows increase beneficial-insect habitat in medicinal herb beds.
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Living mulch
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: low living mulches protect soil around taller perennial herbs when kept from crowding crowns.
IXSpecimen gallery
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Specimen gallery
1 imageXSee also
8 related
See also
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shared use cases
Different families, similar therapeutic role — good for comparing.
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