Is it worth growing hops on the plot: benefit or harm

Hops is a plant that has been known to gardeners for many centuries.

It is used both in traditional aromatherapy and in medicine.

Some gardeners believe it is necessary to know how to handle this plant so that it does not become a weed.

Let's pay attention to the opinion of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and scientist agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

What are the benefits and harms of hops?

This is a valuable plant that is used in many areas, including the food industry and cosmetology - both the vines and the rhizome are used.

Hops are often added to shampoos as a preventative against hair loss.

You can dry the cones, pour boiling water over them in a ratio of 1:3. Cover with a lid and keep in a water bath for 20 minutes. Then strain and rub the decoction into the scalp to strengthen the hair.

But gardeners recommend being careful, as hops grow quite quickly – they can turn into an unpleasant weed. The powerful root system of hops steals resources from other plants.