Are hop leaves edible

[Jimmy]

I see recipes for things wrapped in vine leaves.
I have a hop plant with large leaves, can these be used instead?
Thanks
Jimmy

[Jay-ell]

I know that early in the year the new shoots can be harvested. Called a poor mans asparagus. Not sure about the older leaves, might be too tough

[Nicos]

I had a feeling you can eat the growing tips ...bit like nettles..so I had a bit of a goooogle and came up with this.....
https://www.cooksinfo.com/hops

So basically , yes, but it depends on the variety if they will be sweet or bitter.
Do you know what variety you have? That link gives a decent list!
Doesn't seem to mention the larger leaves though.

[Jimmy]

I think it's a Saaz.
Many years ago in a home brew mag a chap called something like Charles Dela-???? said send a stamped addressed envelope and he would send a hop root. I did and got one. Can't quite remember his name, any ideas.
Also the lady birds love them both the young bugs and flying ladybirds.
If I see one I pull off the leaf and pop on a tom plant in greenhouse.
Jimmy

[greenishfing]

If anyone you know has got a grapevine in their greenhouse they'll probably be more than happy to give you leaves. I cut acres off mine yesterday and threw it in the compost bin and next week I 'll probably have to do it again.

[Jay-ell]

If anyone you know has got a grapevine in their greenhouse they'll probably be more than happy to give you leaves. I cut acres off mine yesterday and threw it in the compost bin and next week I 'll probably have to do it again.

All those prunings can be used to make folly wine

[greenishfing]

All those prunings can be used to make folly wine

The trouble with homemade wine (mine anyway) is it is lethal.

[ameno]

If anyone you know has got a grapevine in their greenhouse they'll probably be more than happy to give you leaves. I cut acres off mine yesterday and threw it in the compost bin and next week I 'll probably have to do it again.

Yeah, I put large quantities in the compost every summer, too.
I do make use of a few when I make salt pickled cucumbers, though. A few leaves in the jar leech tannin into the brine, which is a firming agent and helps stop the cucumbers going too soft.