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Monday, January 28, 2013

Edible Flowers Recap from November 2012

This was the edible flower list that Mr. Roy Beckford sent me to share with the 4-H:
  • Arugula
  • Banana
  • Basil
  • Borage
  • Chives
  • Clover
  • Dill
  • Elderberry
  • Fennel
  • Garlic
  • Geraniums
  • Gladiolas
  • Hibiscus
  • Honeysuckle
  • Impatiens
  • Jasmine
  • Lemon Verbena
  • Marjoram
  • Mint
  • Mustard
  • Nasturtium
  • Oregano
  • Okra
  • Onion
  • Orange Blossom
  • Pansy
  • Passionflower
  • Pea
  • Perennial peanut
  • Pineapple guava
  • Radish
  • Rose
  • Rosemary
  • Stevia
  • Squash
  • Sunflower
  • Thyme
  • Tuberous Begonia
  • Tulip
  • Yucca

In addition, Roy discussed banana, broccoli, cauliflower, and passion flowers.

The best time to pick flowers are EARLY in the morning because the nectar is sweeter.

When I receive Mr. Beckford's link to his presentation, I will send that along in a separate email.

Here are a few links for further information from US extension services of both toxic and edible flowers:
www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-8513.html
www.uky.edu/Ag/NewCrops/introsheets/edible.pdf
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07237.html
www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/RG302.pdf
www.extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/H104edibleflowers.html