What varieties of edible flowers are suitable for growing at home

For gardening enthusiasts who have young children at home but still love growing flowers, there is always the worry that the little ones might accidentally eat the plants. It is fine if they are non-toxic, but it is a problem if they are toxic. If you share this concern, then you might as well grow some edible flowers. Today, Hua'er Gu introduces six plants that are easy to keep alive and that you do not need to worry about being accidentally eaten. The key point is that the flowers they produce are also beautiful.

Passionflower

Passionflower is edible; it is also known as passion fruit or egg fruit. Anyone who knows it knows that it can be eaten.

Sufficient light can make its flowers bloom better. Use loose, fertile humus soil for cultivation. During the growing period, fertilize with dilute fertilizer frequently, and water regularly.

Pumpkin flower

The pumpkin flower is very beautiful and is edible. In some places it is sold in vegetable markets, and you can try growing some at home.

Caring for pumpkin flowers requires sufficient water and light. During normal care, when you see it has grown to a decent size, you can give it a support frame and let it grow along it.

Okra

When we generally talk about okra, we associate it with an edible vegetable, but its flowers are also very beautiful and can be used for ornamental purposes as well.

A warm and slightly humid environment is what it likes best. Use a larger container to grow it. During the growing period, fertilize with dilute fertilizer frequently and maintain sufficient light.

Chamomile

We all know chamomile: brewing it as tea can reduce internal heat. So growing some chamomile at home means you can also cool down internal heat in daily life.

Normally, make sure it gets sufficient light, apply liquid fertilizer two to three times a month, and when watering, keep to the state of watering thoroughly after the soil has dried out.

Stock

Stock is edible. Many people brew stock as tea, and in some restaurants you will also see stock petals used to accompany dishes.

A warm and cool environment is what it likes best. Place it in a spot with half shade and half sun. If it is potted, avoid exposure to strong sunlight. When fertilizing, apply dilute fertilizer frequently and keep the potting soil moist.

Thyme

Thyme is a kind of herb plant, and its growth habit is also very robust, and it is edible too. If there is enough space in the kitchen at home, it can be grown in the kitchen.

To plant thyme, you can use loose, fertile, well-draining humus soil for cultivation. It is not very strict about light requirements; scattered light is enough. When watering, keep it moist.