Hops Seeds (Organic)

Organic hops seeds produce vigorous, fast-growing herbaceous perennial vines valued for their lush foliage, aromatic green cones, and use in traditional herbal preparations. Native to Europe and Asia, hops (Humulus lupulus) thrive in full sun and fertile, well-draining soil with regular watering and plenty of organic matter. In a single growing season, these climbing bines can reach impressive heights, quickly covering trellises, poles, or fences and making an excellent choice for summer shade, vertical gardens, and perennial plantings.

Once established, hops return year after year, developing strong root systems and increasing in size and productivity over time.

With a long history of use in herbal traditions, hops have been cultivated for centuries for their distinctive aromatic compounds. Their vigorous growth habit and perennial nature also make them a practical and attractive addition to herb gardens, permaculture designs, and edible landscapes.

Important: Understanding  Humulus lupulus  Hop Seeds

These are straight-species Humulus lupulus seeds, not a named brewing cultivar like Cascade or Centennial. Hops grown from seed are dioecious, meaning plants may be either male or female and will naturally vary in vigor, cone characteristics, and brewing properties (such as alpha acid content and flavor profile).

Hops for Brewing: 
Named brewing varieties must be propagated by cloning to maintain their specific characteristics and do not come true from seed.

While these Humulus lupulus hop seeds can be used for brewing or herbal preparations, each plant grown from seed will have unique and variable properties. This makes them ideal for gardeners interested in plant selection and experimentation—choose especially robust female plants with desirable aromatic and bitter characteristics, then propagate them through root cuttings to develop your own hop strain. For predictable brewing characteristics, named hop cultivars propagated from rhizomes are recommended.

For additional plants that complement hops in herbal gardens or perennial borders, explore our Herb Seeds collection, featuring a wide range of culinary and medicinal varieties.

Did You Know? The name Humulus lupulus is sometimes translated as "humus wolf," a reference to the plant's vigorous growth and heavy nutrient appetite.

• Soil Temperature: 65–75°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 14–21 days (may benefit from cold stratification)
• Seed Count: Approximately 20 seeds per packet
• Height at Maturity: 10'–20'+
• Days to Maturity: 120–150 days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 24"–36"