Reveal the most expensive vegetable on the planet, the price up to 26 million / kg

To enjoy the food from hops buds, diners have to spend several million VND for a vegetable dish.

With prices up to 1,000 Euro / kg (nearly 26 million), hops buds deserve to be considered the most expensive vegetable in the world . The price of hops is so high because of the scarcity of this plant.

Hops only sprout once in the spring, between March and April. Moreover, the shelf life of hops buds is not long. Only a short time after sprouting hops will quickly fade if not harvested.

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Flower buds cost thousands of euros / kg.(Photo: The Daily Beer).

The owner of the garden must also depend on the weather to have a reasonable harvest schedule within 14 days after the hops sprout.

Because of the scarcity and fussy habitat, hops buds can only be grown in the UK . Hops buds are usually harvested by hand in April, when spring weather becomes warm and less harsh.

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A short time after sprouting hops will quickly fade.(Photo: The Beer Spy).

At first glance, hops buds are shaped similar to asparagus tops. When eaten raw, hops buds do not taste like asparagus, but when cooked, it has a very unique flavor.

After harvest, most hops buds are luxurious restaurants. For many chefs around the world, hops buds are considered a great ingredient for processing specialties, making their name.