How long do hops garlands last?

The best of both worlds, you get a fresh hops garland for 1-2 months which slowly dry out to the dried form and last just as long. You can reserve Fresh Hops now for the coming season now, we advise choosing a delivery date in September for fuller aromas if you can.

Why do people hang hops?

What is a Hop Bine?! Hop Bines are lovely 3 metre long garlands of foliage and green ‘flowers’. They are grown in our Kent Hop Gardens and traditionally hung every year to bring luck!

How long do decorative hops last?

Ideally for house decoration, they should be replaced each harvest although they will actually last a number of years once ‘hung’ in a suitable environment with the flowers gradually turning yellower and the glorious smell diminishing as they age.

When do fresh dried hop garlands come out?

Our fresh & dried hop garlands are untrimmed. Lengths vary, approx: 8′ or 2.5m per garland. Orders are dispatched Mon – Thurs to avoid product delivery delays during weekends. All orders purchased now will be sent out once we start the hop harvest late August/early September.

When to pick hop Garland in Herefordshire?

For over three decades, our family has been growing hops in beautiful Herefordshire. The scent, colour and texture of a fresh hop garland is very special. Harvested from mid-August until mid-September, these beautiful, natural decorations can be delivered direct from our farm to your door.

Where can I buy green and dried hops?

We are based in the Weald of Kent where the growing of hop garlands forms an iconic part of our local landscape and heritage. We grow and sell two distinct products at Hukins Hops, green and dried hops for decoration and niche aroma heritage hops for brewing. You can order both fresh and dried hop bines for decoration on our order now page today.

Why do we make our own hop garlands?

Our love for hop growing stretches across five generations. It is the combination of our team’s passion, unique terroir and heritage that drives our continual push for excellence. A favourite in the weddings and interiors industry; we cultivate our decorative hop garlands using traditional techniques.