Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

Also Known As

Nugget Hop Vine
Nugget Hops

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Humulus lupulus 'Nugget' plant details

Humulus lupulus 'Nugget' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: cannabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, dried-arrangements, fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new hop cultivar was developed for commercial brewers by Oregon State University; it has high yield potential and high alpha-acid content. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Brewer's variety of the hop vine which is known for its high alpha and beta acids content. Vine has medium green foliage and long golden flower cones produced in mid-August. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

A fast-growing and hardy perennial vine, Hops have light golden, cone-shaped flowers used for making beer. The beautiful vine grows up to 25' in a single season and dies-back to the crown each fall. The vine and fragrant flowers make a sensational statement in any landscape whether you use the hops to make beer or not. Grow on a fence, wall or trellis for support. Our Hops plants are strictly females so they produce the most flowers. Flowers begin to ripen mid-August to mid-September. 'Nugget' is a bittering hops that imparts bitterness to beer to balance the sweetness of the malt. Hops are also used in teas for insomnia.