The seeds of hollyhocks are robust and easy to germinate, but they are also edible and, with their slightly nutty taste, quite tasty. The hollyhock not only fits in the classic cottage garden, but in practically every garden.
What are hollyhock seeds used for?
Hollyhock seeds are edible, have a slightly nutty taste and are used in salads or roasted. They can be grown and sown yourself, although they are considered dark germinators. In medicine they are used for fever and diuretic complaints.
Can I sow the seeds of my own hollyhocks?
You can easily collect the seeds from your own hollyhock and sow them if necessary. To do this, you should keep the collected seeds well dry and then store them in a dry, cool and dark place. But don't rely on the hollyhocks sown in this way to bloom in the color of the original plant, because you don't know which genetic makeup was passed on to the seeds.
Hollyhocks are dark germinators, which is why the sown seeds must always be covered with a little soil. You can sow hollyhocks indoors or outdoors. Water the seeds well and keep them moist, but not too wet, during the germination period. They cannot tolerate waterlogging any more than the adult plants.
The first seedlings will be visible after about 14 to 21 days. As soon as they have grown into strong young plants, you can transplant them to the desired location. If you have grown the hollyhocks in your apartment or in a heated greenhouse during the winter, you should wait until there is no longer any threat of frost before transplanting them; the young plants are still quite sensitive.
Where can I buy hollyhock seeds?
Hollyhock seeds are quite often available in stores. You can get the seeds from specialist retailers, online and often even in the supermarket. However, special flower colors or varieties cannot be found everywhere. Look for these in specialist shops, garden centers or on the Internet. There you will find hollyhocks with beautiful double or exotic-looking black-red flowers.
How can I use hollyhock seeds?
The slightly nutty taste of hollyhock seeds goes well in salads. You can also roast the seeds in a hot pan without oil and lightly s alt them. They are also used in medicine, where they are used against fever. They are also said to have a diuretic effect.
The most important thing about hollyhock seeds:
- edible
- Taste: slightly nutty
- Healing effect: antipyretic, diuretic
- self-seeding
- Dark Germ
- easy germinating
Tip
If you want to use hollyhock seeds in the kitchen, then only use organic quality from your own garden or from certified retailers.
