{"product_id":"nugget-hops","title":"Nugget Hops","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA High-Alpha Bittering Hop on a Tough, Disease-Resistant Vine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNugget Hops (\u003cem\u003eHumulus lupulus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nugget') is a workhorse bittering hop prized for its high alpha-acid content and heavy, dependable yields, with a herbal, spicy aroma. The perennial bine dies to the ground each winter and regrows 15–20+ feet each summer, producing dense, resinous cones by late summer. It's notably disease-resistant and ultra-hardy. Whether you're brewing bold ales in Edina, screening a tall trellis in Maple Grove, or covering an arbor in Woodbury — Nugget thrives in zone 4b–5a (and colder) gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNugget Hops Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHumulus lupulus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nugget'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbaceous perennial vine (bine); dies back each winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20+ feet each season on a tall support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6–8 hours) for the heaviest cone crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — steady moisture during the fast summer growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, deep, well-draining; amend Minnesota clay-loam with compost. Hops dislike wet feet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType \/ Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBittering hop — high alpha acids (~12–14%); herbal, spicy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer; pick cones when papery and aromatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery hardy — the crown survives to zone 3; tops die back yearly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNugget Hops Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHome brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNugget's high alpha acids make it a primary bittering hop for hoppy ales and stouts. A healthy crown supplies plenty of cones in a Plymouth backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast seasonal screen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vigorous, disease-resistant growth makes a dense summer privacy screen on a tall trellis in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArbors and porches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrain it up strings or wire to shade a porch or arbor through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Nugget Hops in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant rhizomes or crowns in spring (late April–May) once the soil warms, giving the plant a full season to build roots. Never plant after mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Nugget Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick a full-sun spot with deep, well-drained soil and a tall, sturdy support — hops climb 15+ feet and need vertical room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up strings, wire, or a tall trellis before growth takes off in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig in plenty of compost; plant the crown a couple inches deep and space multiple plants 3–5 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well and mulch to hold moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs shoots emerge, train the strongest few bines clockwise up the support; trim the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn late fall after the tops die back, cut them to the ground and mulch the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Nugget Hops in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Weekly; hops grow fast and use a lot of water in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently during the rapid summer growth and cone development; avoid waterlogged soil, which causes crown rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Nugget best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's primarily a bittering hop — its high alpha acids efficiently bitter hoppy ales and stouts, and it can add herbal aroma when used late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo hops come back every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the tops die back each fall, but the hardy crown resprouts vigorously every spring for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily — the crown is hardy to zone 3. Cut the dead bines down in late fall and mulch the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascade Hops — the classic citrus-floral aroma hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliamette Hops — a mild English-style aroma hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarquette Grape — a hardy wine grape for home fermenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312955478321,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/nugget-hops.jpg?v=1779557842","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/nugget-hops","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}