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Tagetes can miss not only flower beds but also delicious dishes a splash of color
The Tagetes - not only pretty but also edible
Tagetes are so omnipresent in our native gardens that we often pay little attention to the brightly glowing flowering plants. The marigold does not just look attractive. Many Tagetessorten are an edible exotic palate. Finally, the eye eats with, and the gorgeous orange-red flowers are a nice splash of color in salads, desserts or on the plate.
It depends on the variety
Even if they are not poisonous, not all daily teas are aromatic. Often the flowers of the marigold taste unpleasantly bitter. Tasty flowers have:
All edible pollen flowers can be excavated in the fall and overwintered in the house, so you can enjoy the spicy blooms and leaves even in the cold season.
The spice tagetes
Hobby cooks will love this plant, because the tagetes tenuifolia (narrow-leaved marigold) flowers not only tirelessly and smells very pleasant, but it is also edible. The pretty orange-red flowers and leaves have a fine mandarin peel aroma, which is great with summer salads and desserts. Hot dessau sauces with wine get an exceptionally interesting taste by the addition of flowers or leaves.
Tips
In homeopathy, Tagetes is used for depressive moods. The South Americans say of Marigold that she would bring the sun back to life with her sunny look.