hops

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bazza1979
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hello, i have just bought a hop vine on a whim :lol: i obviously know about hops for brewing, but i have heard the shoots in the spring are very tasty has anyone tried them?? :?:
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oxalis
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Hi Bazza
Known as 'Poor mans asparagus'Once rootstock of hops established they can handle the early flushes being cut.
I've tried them and found them ok.
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bazza1979
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thanks for that advice
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Yes, they taste OK, but have a bit of a furry texture.
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