- How does the goose cress taste?
- Collect the flowers when they bloom
- Flowers: Decorative and delicious
- The leaves are also edible
The delicate flowers seem to float above the slender stems like feathery clouds. Depending on the variety, they can vary in color between white and red. Very few people know that they are edible…
Goose cress is not just a treat for bees
How does the goose cress taste?
The goose cress belongs to the cruciferous plant family. It tastes like its relatives - fresh, spicy and slightly hot. As its name suggests, it tastes like cress, which is not to everyone's taste. It also reminds some of arugula. Therefore, you should first test whether you like it if you plan to harvest larger quantities to eat later.
Collect the flowers when they bloom
The most popular are the flowers of the goose cress. They don't look beautiful high up on the stalks, but also on served food. You can pick the flowers (preferably the entire inflorescence) when they bloom between April and May.
Flowers: Decorative and delicious
The flowers are usually white to red in color, depending on the species and cultivar. With their graceful appearance and colour, they look extremely decorative, for example when placed or stuck onto prepared food.
The flowers of the goose cress can also be used to enhance the taste of dishes. They give them a spicy-sweet note. Among other things, they are suitable for:
- fruit salads
- cucumber salads
- tomatoes
- cold plates
- ice cream
- soups
- stews
- smoothie
The leaves are also edible
In addition to the flowers, the small, green leaves of the goose cress are edible. They are rich in vitamin C and some of their ingredients have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. You should harvest the leaves before flowering begins. Salads can be wonderfully seasoned with them.
However, do not overdo the eating of the leaves, use the leaves sparingly! Little is known about how high consumption of the goose cress, which is considered to be extremely easy to care for, affects the body.
tips
Although the leaves and flowers are tasty and edible for us. Snails prefer to stay away from the hardy goose cress.