Castle Farm offers several varieties of Hop Plants for sale, for you to grow in your own garden or tub. ALL OUR HOP PLANTS ARE CERTIFIED DISEASE-FREE – an important consideration when buying hops which can be susceptible to soil-borne viruses. Hops are perennial plants known for their hardiness and fast growth. Hops thrive in rich, moist soils, and have roots that reach deep into the ground. Its vigorous growth and deep roots enable Hops to survive adverse weather conditions, from long summer droughts to cold winter frosts. The varieties of hops we offer for mail order are:
- Prima Donna (Dwarf)
- Wye Challenger
- Golding
- Fuggle
IF YOU REQUIRE A SPECIFIC VARIETY FOR BREWING PLEASE SELECT THE OPTION IN THE DROP DOWN MENU. OTHERWISE SELECT STANDARD HEIGHT 5m OR DWARF PRIMA DONNA 3.5m.Details on the brewing characteristics of each hop can be found here. When you buy hops from Castle Farm, you will receive young hop setts or rhizomes which are bare rooted and must be planted immediately. Hop Plants are only available to purchase between early December to early April, when ground conditions are favourable to planting. Uses of Hop Plants
- Looking beautiful in your garden! Twirling up a pergola or trellis
- Home- brewing – what could be more satisfying than growing your own hops and making your own pint as a result?!
- When steeped in hot water, they produce a healing tea that aids digestion, soothes your stomach and helps you sleep.
- You can cook and eat the young shoots and leaves, which are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, high in fibre and a healthy addition to your diet.
Hop plants in pots can be purchased direct from the shop from early December to April. For more information please see our our Hop Plant Growing Instructions. Hops in the garden need to grown up a string - HOP TWINE CAN BE PURCHASED HERE Discounts apply for more than 12 plants so please contact us direct with your quantity request and delivery location. Hop Plants can only be sent within the UK mainland.
