Hop shoots are available between January and begin 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 en 120 Euro per kilo. Hopschoots You can buy them on 9 hopfarms in Poperinge or you can participate at several events: Month of the Hopschoots (from half February till begin April) in 10 restaurants and the Culinary workshops in March.