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Hippo Tops
Young watercress shoots with a sharp, fresh bite.
Hippo Tops are young watercress shoots, finer than bunched watercress. They offer all the sharp, peppery character of watercress, with a lovely freshness. They suit the famous watercress soup, but also salads and tender meats.
- Origin
Netherlands- Availability
- All year round
- Flavour
- Hot, peppery, watercress
In the kitchen
- In a watercress velouté
- In a salad with tender meat
- On a poached or soft-boiled egg
Origins, sizes and packaging vary with the seasons: our sales team will confirm current availability.
Seasons and origins
- Early season
- Peak season
- Late season
- Available but scarce
| Origin | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands |
Indicative calendar based on our sales over the last two years. Our sales team will confirm current availability.
Packaging
- 2 punnetsNetherlands
