Hybrid-2 was developed in South Africa in the early 1940’s. Thought to be an open-pollinated seedling of California Cluster, it was discontinued in South Africa in 1964 due to low yields. It is however still produced commercially in Cashmere, India where it shows significantly better yields.
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| Also Known As | Hybrid |
| Characteristics | |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 10.2% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 6.3% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 32% |
| Country | South Africa |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid to late |
| Yield Amount | 1570-2240 kg/hectare (1400-2000 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Resistant to | |
| Susceptible to | Moderately susceptible to downy mildew |
| Storability | Retains 60% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.91 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 52% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 3% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 9% |
| Farnesene Oil | 3.9% |
| Substitutes | Yakima Cluster, California Cluster |
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References
http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/person/2450/hopchem/21167.html
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