Chinook Hop

Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Edible, Hedge/Screen, Thornless, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'
Height

15-20 ft
Width

12-15 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color
- Green
Leaf Color
- Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This vigorous climber needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun to reach its full potential. While it can handle light afternoon shade in the hottest climates, less sun often results in lower cone production and slower vertical growth.
Soil: Chinook Hops thrive in deep, well-drained loamy soil that allows their extensive root systems to stretch. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost to improve drainage, as "wet feet" will quickly rot the crown.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, water your hops deeply two or three times a week to help the rhizome establish a massive root structure. Once mature, Chinook is quite resilient, but inconsistent watering during the heat of summer will cause the lower leaves to yellow and reduce the essential oils in the hops. Aim for deep soakings at the base of the plant rather than overhead misting to keep the foliage dry and disease-free.

Pruning Tips

Hops grow on new wood produced each spring from the perennial crown. In early spring, select the strongest 3 to 5 bines to train up your trellis and cut the smaller, weaker shoots to the ground to funnel all the energy into the main climbers. After the autumn harvest, wait for the foliage to die back naturally before cutting the entire plant down to 6 inches above the soil line to prepare for winter dormancy.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring as soon as the first shoots emerge from the soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications after mid-July because it encourages excessive leaf growth at the expense of the hop cones you want to harvest. Think of late-season nitrogen like a shot of caffeine that keeps the plant awake when it should be focusing on maturing its fruit.

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Complex Bitter Flavor, Robust Chinook Hops

Late Season
Bittering Hop
Can Also Be Used for Aroma
Compact Cones Feature Dark Yellow Lupulin
High Alpha Acid Content
Versatile
Dual Purpose Hops for American Style Craft Beer
Bine Performs Well in Hot, Dry Areas
Disease Resistant
USDA Introduction

Grow your own Chinook Hops (Humulus lupulus 'Chinook') for a hearty boost of up to 14% alpha acid. Use it to prepare exceptional home brewed American Pale Ales, Stout, IPA, Porter, Brown and even Amber.

No one can ignore the power of Chinook. People use it by itself as both bittering and flavor type, and Chinook is often blended with finishing hop varieties or as a dry hop.

Pine resin, citrus, herb and smoke flavors combine in this modern hop. Known as a super alpha, Chinook Hops truly take your recipe to the next level.

Harvest sticky, compact cones late in the season. Released in 1985 by the USDA breeding program, Chinook Hop is a healthy perennial bine that comes back year after year.

Tightly-packed clusters of cones decorate this beautiful long plant. Get used to compliments and questions about Chinook as it also delivers large-scale ornamental value.

Home brewmasters across the United States are filled with passion for this exciting hobby. Add homegrown Hops to your brews for a fantastic lift.

Hobby farms can sell online or to local microbreweries. Chinook Hops are very popular and our expertly grown inventory will go quickly.

Order today and we'll ship when the time is right for planting in your area. Track the shipment from our fields right to your doorstep.

How to Use Chinook Hops in the Landscape

Hops grow very tall, and require plenty of sunshine and air circulation. They grow trained up on a sturdy trellis or a system of poles and twine.

Create orchard rows to go into full production. Or, keep things effective on small space gardens with a hedgerow spaced at least 40 inches apart on center.

This narrow vertical treatment also creates visual screens. Could you think of a place or two on your property you'd like to have more privacy?

Hide an old shed, or use in sunny side yards. In a funky neighborhood, you could even carve out a private spot to enjoy in your front yard...akin to a Mediterranean-style courtyard.

Hop trellis also casts useful shade during the heat of summer. Why not plant a row of Chinook Hops on the south side of your outdoor kitchen?

You'll gain an instant conversation starter, too. People are curious about this plant and the process of brewing!

Set tall poles in concrete footings and string twine from the top down to a ground level stake. Maximize space by growing plants up on three sides of each pole in a pyramid.

Consider this plant as a garden feature. Fragrant flowers add to the ornamental appeal, and the hardscape adds year-round structure.

Carefully plan out your Hops in a creative way to maximize space for your family and friends. You'll feel so proud to harvest your own fresh hops.

These days, people crave this kind of personal closeness to their food and drink. Chinook Hops help deliver an incredible "ground to glass" experience.

Even if you're not a beer craftsman, you'll still enjoy growing Chinook Hops. Let it scramble up a gazebo or pergola or along a fence for beautiful and quick coverage.

On larger properties, intersperse Hop bines with Grape vines. Add to an Edible Landscape as part of a greater goal to boost your food security.

#ProPlantTips for Care

Because late-season Chinook Hops are high in alpha acids, work quickly to harvest, dry and bag them for cold storage. Hops are ripe once the sticky cones spring back after a gentle squeeze.

Plant them in at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. The roots won't tolerate wet soil for long, so ensure they get a well-drained planting site.

Give a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Cover the base of the plant with mulch to keep the temperature low.

Each year, encircle the young plants clockwise around the trellis. Look after your Hops bines for best results.

Although Chinook is generally disease resistant, some like to add a schedule of protective early treatments. In addition, some Hops growers like to remove the lower leaves at ground level once the plant is 10 feet tall to increase air flow at ground level.

Join the growing, vocal Fan Club of Chinook Hops. Order yours today...but please hurry as we will sell out quickly!

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Chinook Hop

Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'

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