Overview

Small-scale commercial hop production has re-emerged across the province of Ontario. Although the largest buyer of local hops is the craft beer industry, hops can also be used for other value-added products such as:

  • non-alcoholic culinary applications
  • personal care products
  • medicinal supplements
  • other herbal products
  • ornamental and gardening uses

Implementing best practices for production, harvest and post-harvest activities can improve quality. Doing research and business planning on crop production requirements, pest management challenges and market appropriate varieties is critical for success. For resources for hop production, visit:

Crop management

To learn more about managing hops, including soil testing, nutrient deficiency identification, and fertility guidelines, visit:

Pest management

For information on how to manage pests in your hops crops, refer to:

Harvest and post-harvest resources

For harvest and post-harvest resources, including information on analytical testing, visit: 

Business management

Use the following enterprise budgets for small scale hop production:

Supplies and equipment

For resources on where to buy supplies and equipment for hop production, visit:

To purchase hop plants, visit: