§ Herb
Hops
Harvest window: Aug-Sep
How to harvest it
Pick cones when papery & aromatic
Keeping it
Dry then freeze
In the kitchen
Brewing
Worth watching for
- Aphids
- Powdery mildew
Spot one of these? Garden Care members just snap a photo and ask — it's what we're here for.
Honest note for Central MA: Vigorous bine; tall trellis
Grow hops in your own yard.
We'll design and build a garden suited to your light — and we'll show you how to tell when it's ready to pick.