{"product_id":"mt-hood-hops","title":"Mt. Hood Hops","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumulus lupulus \u003c\/i\u003e'Mt. Hood'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePROHIBITED TO OR \u0026amp; ID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA mild, sweet, floral hop used as an aroma agent for many craft lagers. \u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1989, Mount Hood is an American-bred cultivar derived from Hallertau Mittelfruher. \u003c\/span\u003eVigorous, disease-resistant vines ripen hops in early to midseason. The bitter flavor of the highly aromatic cone-like flowers gives flavor and aroma to beers. Hops die back to the ground each winter and then explode with rampant upright growth each spring; mature plants can grow over 20' in a single season! Young shoots may be used in salads or as an asparagus substitute; the paper-ey blossoms are ready for harvest in the fall. These fast-growing herbaceous vines quickly cover wires or a trellis to make an attractive screen, decorate an arch, or provide shade against a sunny wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat variety with good vigor and habit - not as aggressive as some varieties. Takes two years to establish; requires acidic, well-drained soils. Raised mount recommended. Shows some resistance to mildews and pests. \u003c\/span\u003eSpace plants at least 8’ apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Cold hardy to USDA zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to read our Hops Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raintree Prop","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":50439244611651,"sku":"bpb1790045953674","price":11.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8020\/2819\/files\/mt-hood-hops_1.jpg?v=1790045961","url":"https:\/\/petgates.shop\/products\/mt-hood-hops","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}