Word has gotten around that the fine leaves of this shrub have an intense olive flavor and, fortunately, are also edible. But what about the yellow flowers that appear on the plant in summer? Do they also belong to the edible flowers of nature?
The beautiful flowers of the olive herb are also edible
The herb is edible
Olive herb blooms beautifully from June and is therefore a real eye-catcher in the rock garden, herb bed and wherever sun and permeable, dry soil await. But this plant is also edible, which few gardeners know. Anyone who consumes their plant parts does not have to worry about toxic ingredients. Holy herb even tastes good, because its aroma is reminiscent of the ever-popular pickled olives.
Hard flowers spoil the enjoyment
With good care, the olive herb blooms profusely. Since the plant is an edible herb, it is reasonable to assume that its flowers are also edible. People who have pursued their curiosity and tasted the flowers have never repeated the pleasure a second time. The small yellow flowers are so firm that they are no fun to eat.
But you are welcome to form your own opinion! All you have to do is wait until June when this herbal plant begins flowering.
tips
If your olive herb is intended for consumption, you should only supply it with an organic fertilizer and refrain from any chemicals!
The leaves are a treat!
In a sunny location, the needle-like leaves develop an intense flavor. It doesn't matter that the flowers are useless in the kitchen. They can provide ornamental value undisturbed. Draw your culinary attention to the leafy greens:
- if necessary, cut individual branches
- Harvesting is possible all year round
- the leaves can also be frozen
tips
In autumn, remember to bring the delicious olive herb safely through the winter. While planted specimens are covered in the bed, potted specimens should overwinter in a cool and bright place indoors.