What's so good about the Hop?

• Humulus lupulus - our native English Hop - can quickly climb to a height of 20 feet and succeeds in sun or semi-shade.
• Female plants produce a cone-like seed head which is used as the bitter flavouring and preservative in beer.
• This seed head is also widely used as a medicinal herb, its sedative properties make it an ideal material to stuff pillows with since it aids restful sleep.
• Hop Garlands (Hop Bines) make excellent - lush and long-lasting - decorations for homes, churches, pubs and restaurants. When fresh and green they have a captivating aroma.
• The young shoots can be eaten in the spring - harvested when they are about 1 ft long and cooked like asparagus. The flavour is said to be unique and to many tastes (but frankly, not all) delicious.

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