Edible flowers have soared in popularity in recent years. They are no longer confined to fine dining, as home gardeners are enjoying the trend of adding them to salads, using them in cocktails, or garnishing with edible flowers. Here, I highlight some of the easiest edible flowers to grow from seed, helping you get in on the trend.
My experience with edible flowers goes back many years. I have grown edible flowers for restaurants in several different gardens throughout my career. I grew and carefully picked blooms for a Michelin-star restaurant, eateries at the renowned Soho Farmhouse, and in historic public gardens.
