Foraging for Hop Shoots, what to pick and what to avoid! @SallyPointer

Foraging for Hop Shoots, what to pick and what to avoid! @SallyPointer

Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 18 minutes ago

Hop shoots are a delicious spring treat, and usually easy to identify. As with all foraging, care is needed to avoid any look-alike plants that aren't good to eat.

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Foraging for Hop Shoots, what to pick and what to avoid!