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# Hop Garden

## Definition

Land specifically cultivated for growing hops, used primarily in beer production. Hop gardens represent a specialized form of agriculture that can command higher rents due to the value of the crop and the intensive cultivation required.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 11

## Context

Smith uses hop gardens as an example of specialized agricultural production that requires more investment and care than general field crops, and therefore can command higher rents and profits.

## Economic Domain

Production

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