Cascade Hops
Humulus lupulus
HEW-myoo-lus LOO-pyoo-lus
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
This vigorous climber produces large cones and contributes fragrance and a light bitterness to home brewed beers. It s vigorous vine has dark green foliage, flowers are chartreuse. Mildew resistant.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Green
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Bush
Height
18–24 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Catkin
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Requires Cross-Pollination from same species, different variety
Propagation Licensing
Vegetative propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
120 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Bitter
Ploidy
Diploid