Chickweed is highly valued by connoisseurs of local wild herbs. The delicate plant obviously tastes so good that it can be prepared like a salad. Its small white flowers are a typical feature. But at what time do they appear?
When is the flowering time of chickweed?
The flowering period of chickweed begins in May and can last all year round if the climate is favorable. During this time, all above-ground parts of the plant, including the small white flowers, can be collected and consumed.
The blooming of new plants
Chickweed can be planted in the home garden with seeds (€5.00 on Amazon) from stores. So the way to a delicious chickweed salad is not far. In the wild, the plant sows itself. A plant that grows from seeds usually blooms from May onwards, as soon as the temperatures rise.
Annual climate influences the duration of the flowering period
If the climate of a year is favorable, chickweed flowers can be observed all year round.
- on rainy days the flowers close
- fruit ripening is reached from September
- capsule fruits with seeds are formed
Flowering time is also gathering time
All parts of the chickweed plant above ground are edible, including the flowers. This means that this plant can be collected throughout its flowering period. The flowers make it particularly easy to recognize when collecting.
