Hops

New Zealand’s Best Hop Plants

Adding colourful climbers to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• You can experiment with your own beer making
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the right variety of hops for your space in our large range of plants. These have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Hop plants, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Hops

1. Can you grow hops in NZ?

New Zealand has a climate that is well-suited for growing hops, with long, sunny days and cool nights. The country also has a number of commercial hop growers, which is a testament to the suitability of the climate for hop production.

Here are some tips for growing hops in New Zealand:

• Choose a sunny site that has at least six hours of sunlight per day.
• Plant them in a well-drained soil.
• Provide your hops with support. They are vines, so they need something to climb on. You can use a trellis, fence, or even a tree.
• Water them regularly, especially during the hot summer months.
• Hops are heavy feeders, so they need to be fertilised regularly. You can use a balanced fertiliser or one that is specifically designed for hops.

2. Are hops hard to grow?

Hops are not particularly difficult to grow, but they do require some care and attention. They are a vigorous plant that can grow quickly, so it is important to provide them with support. They also need regular watering and feeding.

Here are some of the challenges that you may face when growing hops:

• Pests and diseases. Hops are susceptible to a number of pests and diseases, such as aphids, spider mites, downy mildew, and powdery mildew. It is important to monitor your hops regularly for signs of pests and diseases, and to take steps to control them if necessary.
• Weeds. Hops are not very competitive with weeds, so it is important to keep their growing area weed-free.
• Harvesting. Harvesting hops can be time-consuming, especially if you have a large number of plants.

Despite these challenges, growing hops can be a rewarding experience. Hops are a beautiful plant, and the cones can be used to make delicious beer or other hop-infused beverages.

3. How quickly does hops grow?

Hops are very fast-growing plants. In ideal conditions, they can grow up to 8 metres in a single season. This is why it is important to provide them with support early on. They typically start growing in spring, and they will continue to grow until autumn, with the fastest growth occurring during the summer months.