Edible Flowers Guide
We’ve just launched our edible flower range, it’s called the ‘Flower Garden Set’ and it’s the perfect collection of colourful flowers that invite pollinators and will work well as a pest deterrents for your vegetables.
The range includes:
Calendula (Playtime Mix) / Hardy Annual
slightly peppery taste
Full Sun
Perfect for Pollinators
When to sow: March to June
Flowers: May to September
Cornflower Crown Double Strain (Blue) / Hardy Annual
sweet-to-spicy clove-like flavour
Partial Shade
Perfect for Pollinators
Bushy, Medium
When to Sow: Late March to May
Flowers: May to September
Marigold French (Disco Series Mix) / Half Hardy Annual
a citrus taste
Full Sun
Perfect for Pollinators
Suitable for Containers
Bushy, Dwarf, Ground Cover
When to sow: Indoors - February to April / Outdoors: April to May
Flowers: June to October
Marigolds may be harmful in large quantities. They should only be eaten occasionally and in moderation.
Nasturtium (Ice Cream Sundae) / Hardy Annual
peppery flavour
Full Sun
Perfect for Pollinators
Suitable for Containers
When to sow: April to May
Flowers: June to September
OTHER EDIBLE FLOWERS IN OUR RANGE
OTHER EDIBLE FLOWERS IN OUR RANGE
But there are many other edible flowers in our range:
Basil produces white edible flowers, which have a strong basil taste - and can be used to replace basil leaves when you’re running low.
You can find them in these boxes:
Chives produces these perfect purple flowers, which are delicious in salads for a light onion flavour.
Found here:
Coriander develops flowers white/pink flowers and can be used to garnish meals
Can be found here:
Courgettes / Pumpkin produce these large yellow flowers which are delicious stuffed and then deep fried or sauteed. They can also be sliced and added to salads and egg dishes.
Check them out in our March and April boxes
Oregano flowers make a nice addition to butter.
Found in our cocktail herbs box:
Rocket flowers are sweet and peppery delicious added to a salad or rice dishes.
Rocket seeds can be found in our May, August and Grow Your Own Pizza Toppings box: