Hop requires ample sunlight to thrive, preferring a minimum of 6 hours of direct light daily. Ideal watering regimes keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, with adjustments based on seasonal growth and temperature changes. Hop prefers well-drained soils with moderate to high fertility and a pH level between 6.0-7.5. Sensitive to extreme temperatures, hop grows best in climates with moderate summers and cool winters. Challenges in cultivating hop include vulnerability to pests like spider mites and aphids, and diseases such as powdery mildew and downy mildew. Seasonally, hop necessitates pruning in late winter or early spring, increased watering and monitoring for pests and diseases in the summer, and preparation for dormancy in the fall by reducing watering.