You can grow hops in the garden without hesitation, even if you have children or pets. The native plant contains no toxins. On the contrary: the young sprouts are considered a delicious spring vegetable and the fruits are also tough.
No part of the plant on the hop is poisonous
Hops contain no toxins
Hops are grown commercially for beer production. The yellow powder lupulin ripens in the fruit, which gives the beer taste, shelf life and a head of foam.
The ingredients of hops are also used in naturopathy to treat restlessness, inflammation and pain in the form of tea or tinctures.
You can also cut off and eat the sprouts that sprout in spring without hesitation. They taste slightly nutty and spicy. The sprouts are prepared in the same way as asparagus.
tips
Wild hops are a welcome food for survivalists, often found on the go. The young sprouts are snapped off and eaten raw or cooked.