How long does hops take to grow?

Hops is ready to harvest in about 120 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Hops

Plant hops by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Hops planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Aug 27

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Hops is ready to harvest in about 120 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of hops in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with hops

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Spotted Lanternfly Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Aphids Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant hops in your zone

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