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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