Topic: Have you grown or tasted...

[saddad]

At least I wouldn't put it with that Calendula!!  :o

[goodlife]

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At least there is no silent "W"  ;D ;D..same thought did cross my mind.. ;D

[goodlife]

I've got seeds for Alexanders and Angelica. I would not dare to pick those wild as they are so easy get wrong...there is so many other inedible 'cousins' around.
When I went to Finland this autumn..lady in seedshop was 'over the moon' with taste of Angelica tea.. :-\..I just couldn't upset her and pull my face.. ;D..so I bought a packet and thought that I might as well give it a try..if I don't like it, wildlife will appreciate a plant.. ;)
Anybody else tried and liked?..or not?

[saddad]

I've grown it and lovage... but not used them...  :-X

[flattyre]

Thanks -I stand corrected!

[Melbourne12]

I've got seeds for Alexanders and Angelica. I would not dare to pick those wild as they are so easy get wrong...there is so many other inedible 'cousins' around.
When I went to Finland this autumn..lady in seedshop was 'over the moon' with taste of Angelica tea.. :-\..I just couldn't upset her and pull my face.. ;D..so I bought a packet and thought that I might as well give it a try..if I don't like it, wildlife will appreciate a plant.. ;)
Anybody else tried and liked?..or not?

Is that the Angelica which looks a bit like rhubarb, and whose stems can be candied?  We've occasionally come across it in French markets, but I've assumed that you needed warmer weather to grow it.

[cleo]

Costmary aka Alecost is a `strewing` herb giving off a sweet aroma when trampled-just the job after using comfrey liquid inside :)

[goodlife]

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I've assumed that you needed warmer weather to grow it.Angelica is is perfectly hardy..no problem growing in here. Apparantely new growth can be used as veg is salads and in soups etc. Leaves can be dried and use as herbal spice and yes..candied angelica recipes are on net.
It belongs to carrot and hogweed family..so it has those lacy kind of white flower heads.
Did you wanted to grow some yourself?

[Robert_Brenchley]

Angelica grows like mad on my plot, and the young leaves and stems are a useful addition to all sorts of stuff. I haven't tried candying it.

[goodlife]

Saddad..I received this morning Original Touch catalogue and they sell paracress seeds, describing the plant "leaves used fresh or dried to season salads, starters, sauces, green and meat...has cress-like peppery taste.."
..tempted to have another go?.. ;D

[saddad]

If you had a packet I could be tempted to grow some...
and try it "wilted" to see if it is less numbing...  :)

[goodlife]

Well..I'll get back to you about it.. ;) ;D