- Black-eyed Susan flowers are edible
- Light cress aroma
- How to use Black-eyed Susan in the kitchen
- Be careful when fertilizing
- tips and tricks
A surprisingly large number of flowers of wild and climbing plants are edible. The flowers and leaves of Black-Eyed Susan are no exception. They not only look very decorative, but also convince with a slightly spicy aroma.
The black-eyed Susanne gives every salad a visual and tasty boost
Black-eyed Susan flowers are edible
The flowers of the black-eyed Susanne are only about four centimeters in size. They come in white, yellow, and orange with or without a dark center, which gives the flower its name.
Just like the leaves, the flowers do not contain any toxins and are therefore safe to consume.
Not only humans appreciate the aroma, but also some pets such as bearded dragons and other herbivores.
Light cress aroma
The aroma of black-eyed Susanne is reminiscent of the popular cress. The edible flowers are used for the same dishes.
How to use Black-eyed Susan in the kitchen
- wild herb salads
- flower salads
- Decoration for fruit and vegetable salads
- bread toppings
- Decoration for cocktails
The leaves add a special touch to salads made from wild herbs. You can also sprinkle them on the buttered bread, cut into small pieces.
The edible flowers with their pretty colors go well in flower salads. They can be used to lovingly decorate other salads and vegetable platters.
At your big summer party in the garden, you're sure to impress with cocktails decorated with Black-eyed Susan flowers.
Be careful when fertilizing
If you want to harvest black-eyed Susan leaves and flowers for the kitchen, you should be a little more careful with fertilizing. Organic fertilizer is recommended. You should completely avoid chemical fertilizers because of the artificial ingredients that can change the taste.
Harvest leaves and flowers in the morning when they are as dry as possible. Then the aroma comes into its own.
But don't pick too much, after all you want to be able to enjoy the colorfulness of black-eyed Susanne with your eyes too.
tips and tricks
Black-eyed Susanne is ideal for gardens and balconies where children and pets are often present. Since neither flowers nor leaves contain any toxic substances, they do not pose any danger.