Edible Flowers

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Does anyone grow edible flowers? I would love suggestions on which are the best to plant and taste the best.

Three Dogs in a Garden · Answer

I have a review of a cookbook that has recipes and information about edible flowers. Hometalk doesn't people to add links, but you can find it in my 'Three Dogs in a Garden' blog archives: July 23, 2013.

Nanajan · Answer

Love nasturtiums. So pretty and give a wonderful peppery flavour. I also use violas or 'Johnny jump ups'. They are great sugared

Douglas Hunt · Answer

There are suggestions in this post: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/flowers/organic-edible-flowers-1691865

Rosi McCoy · Answer

Nasturtiums!! So pretty and tasty in a salad.

Joan Leahy · Answer

Violas aka Johnny jump up are great and once planted here in Lancaster county, pa and return every year. The flowers are on the small side and I pick them with a wide toothed comb to give color and richness to our salads. I cut them back to 2' or so through out the season and have flowers available till frost..

Jan · Answer

pansies,violas and that's all I know

Marta Schulenburg · Answer

borage makes lovely blue flowers and the leaves are also edible, tastes a little like cucumber and flowers are good for your eyes

Ida Granny · Answer

This is the best post ever.

April E · Answer

Roses, pansies, violas, hibiscus, calendula, chamomile, lavender,monarda, centurea, squash flowers, okra flowers, honeysuckle, gladiolus, hollyhocks, gardinia, fucshia, and dozens more

Rav3n · Answer

Thanks everyone for the great info!! I've learned so much!

Connie · Answer

Squash blossoms are very delicious, the ones that are male (identified by a lack of a bulge right behind the flower) are not going to produce a squash. Just pollinate the females with pollen from males, then make a delicious side from egg wash and flour coated, fried blossoms. You need to remove the pollen producing centers and any green parts before treating them and a good rinse is also essential.

I have also made teas from chamomile and lavenders. The rest, I have not personally tried.

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