MVH is currently looking for male hop plants for our breeding program.  Our focus is on finding a male plant growing in the Commonwealth of Virginia that has been here for decades, or longer! 

Requirements are as follows:

• Must be currently growing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have been growing in this state for several decades, preferably longer.  (Other Mid-Atlantic states may be considered on a case by case basis.)
• Must be a male hop plant. 
• Must appear healthy and possess good growth vigor.

Once located, the plant will NOT be removed from its current location, unless the landowner requests it.  MVH has non-invasive procedures to procure plant material without removing or destroying the plant.  

Male hop plants produce only flowers.  No cones!  See the adjoining photo to help in identifying a male hop plant.

• Please contact us if you know of, or have access to a specimen that meets the above criteria.