They offer themselves in rough quantities, grow in parks, on forest edges and even in gardens. With this abundance, which nobody seems to notice, one could get the idea that rosehips are inedible or even poisonous…
Not poisonous, but edible and healthy
Rose hips, the fruit of the dog rose and other types of roses, are not poisonous. On the contrary: they are extremely healthy. They boast a wealth of nutrients, including vitamin C and carotene.
Therefore, it is worth harvesting these fruits between late summer and winter. For example, you can use them to create the following delicacies:
- jam
- puree
- tea
- fruit leather
- liqueur
- juice
tips and tricks
Rose hips are not only healthy for humans. In addition, they represent a healthy and enriching change in the diet of animals such as dogs and horses.
KKF