Humulus lupulus (historic varieties & elite breeding stocks)
Reference collection
Dr Klara Hajdu, Wye Hops Ltd.
Kent
Description
The Collection is held at Homestall Farm, Faversham. It comprises historic English hop varieties and elite breeding lines from the commercial hop improvement programme of the British Hop Association. The collection is hoped to be ready for visitors in 2026. It was re-established at this new site during 2024. Missing plants were replaced during 2025 and the site is being made ready for visitors.
Contact
Dr Klara Hajdu
Address
Wye Hops Ltd
Homestall Farm
Homestall Lane
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8UT
Telephone
07474 294941
Statistics
1 species
134 cultivars
361 taxa
Best time to view
Male accessions mid Jul, female accessions late Aug-Sep.
Opening Times
By appt, through Wye Hops Ltd. People within the brewing industry can also arrange visits through the brewers at Shepherd Neame Ltd, Faversham (01795 532206).
Entry
Phone for details. Booking essential for guided tours. Access to site locked unless visit arranged.
Directions
From Homestall Lane near Faversham, turn into Homestall Farm ME13 8UT. Collection is at end of track, approx 500m.
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