Name: Chinook Hops Bine
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 4.8 (8 reviews)

Description

The craft brewer’s delight! Vigorous, easy-to-harvest bines yield moderate crops of compact, medium-size cones. Prized for bittering qualities and aromatic characteristics. Flavor is described as spicy with strong pine taste and grapefruit notes. Useful in many home-brew recipes, including American pale ales, stouts, porters, and lagers. Maintains alpha acid content for up to 6 months in proper storage. Disease-resistant to verticillium wilt and downy mildew. Mulch in winter for protection. Originates from Washington State and introduced in 1985. Ripens in August.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	Green, Yellow
Fruit Color	Green
Hardiness Zone Range	3 - 8
Pollination	Not Required
Ripens/Harvest	Late August

Shade/Sun	Partial Shade - Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained - Average Moistness
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Years to Bear	1 - 2

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 3 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

Pollination is not required for this variety.

This variety does not require pollination to produce a harvestable crop.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.