Rocalba : Hobby Catalogue

79 EDIBLE FLOWERS CHINA PINK DIANTHUS CHINENSIS They have a pleasant spicy, flowery, clove-like flavour, especially the more fragant varieties, and are great for decorating or adding to cakes. They will also make a colourful garnish for soups, salads, and seafood and stir fries. It is recommended to remove the white stub from the base of the petal as it has a bitter taste. winter spring Ref: 9680 4g FNGF PANSY VIOLA TRICOLOR The flowers have a certain minty flavour and are a decorative addition to a green salad or to garnish a pâté or dessert. They can be crystallised and used to decorate cakes, cookies, or creamy desserts. Wash and dry them gently by immersing them in a bowl of water and shaking gently. summer autumn Ref: 9640 0,5g FNGF FRENCHMARIGOLD TAGETES PATULA The flowers and leaves have a citrus flavour, making them ideal for adding to salads, sandwiches, seafood dishes and even hot desserts. Marigolds can be harmful in large quantities. They should only be consumed occasionally and in moderation. spring Ref: 9700 4g FNGF HOLLYHOCK ALTHAEA ROSEA The flowers canbe crystallised and used to decorate cakes, mousses and rolls, or try mixing themwith salad leaves for a spectacular dish. They can also be used tomake a subtle flavoured syrup to add to various puddings. Before eating, remove the central stamen and any green waste. winter spring Ref: 9620 2g FNGF CENTAUREA CENTAUREA CYANUS These attractive flowers are fragance-free, but have a sweet to spicy, clove-like flavour. Ther are ideal for mixing with other flowers to make a pretty confetti to sprinkle on salads, omelettes and pasta dishes. Or they can be used alone as a colourful garnish. Wash and dry them gently by inmmersing them in a bowl of water and shaking gently. winter spring Ref: 9670 10g FNGF BASIL OCIMUM BASILICUM The flowers can be used as a subsitute for the leaves in any dish that requires basil. The flowers should be used more sparingly due to their very intense flavor. Delicious added to salads, soups or pasta. Wahs and dry themgently by immersing them in a bowl of water and shaking gently. spring Ref: 9710 4g FNGF Sowing time AROMATIC and FLOWERS