Cornflowers can be used in teas and refreshing drinks.
Cornflower Blue
Edible Flower
Origin
Europe.
Fun fact
The blue cornflower can be used as a dye, when mixed with alum.
Taste Profile
Cornflowers have a sweet taste, with some notes of cucumber.
Nutritional Highlights
Minerals
Vitamins
Benefits
Use
Classic use example
Cornflowers can be eaten raw and are used as a garnish in soups, desserts, and even savory dishes.
Pairings
Infusions & Teas
Salads
Desserts
How to harvest
Instructions:
●Harvest the fully opened flowers.
●When the plants are too tall, cut them above the nodes. Keep the 2/3 of the plant height.
● Remove yellow and dead leaves.
Days until first harvest
# flowers per Basket per Week
Storage
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