Expert Topic Four Season Hops

Is it possible to yield four crops of hops each year?

Research conducted at Colorado State University indicates that hops do not require a vernalization period as previously thought. With the use of LED lighting systems, a professor at CSU discovered that hops do not need to go dormant.

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The professors research shows that hops can be grown year-round using an indoor facility and state-of-the-art LED lighting systems. With the new discovery, it’s possible to yield four cycles of hops each year.

More on the CSU research here.

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