Hop shoots are available between January untill the beginning of April. Because of the short period of availability and the labour intensive culture, hop shoots are considered to be the most expensive vegetable in the world.The first kilos are generally sold by auction for as much as 995 Euro per kilo! During the month of March the price is between 80 and 120 Euro per kilo. You can purchase hop shoots in 9 hop farms in Poperinge or you can participate at several events: Month of the Hop shoots (from half February till beginning of April) in 10 restaurants and the culinary workshops in March.