Word has now gotten around that the fine leaves of this shrub have an intense olive flavor and, fortunately, are also edible. But what about the yellow flowers that appear on the plant in summer? Are they also one of nature's edible flowers?
Can you eat olive herb flowers?
Are the yellow flowers of the olive herb edible? While the leaves of the olive herb are valued for their intense taste, the yellow flowers are not poisonous, but are less enjoyable due to their hard consistency. The leaves, on the other hand, can be harvested and consumed all year round.
The herb is edible
Olive herb blooms beautifully from June onwards and is therefore an eye-catcher in the rock garden, herb bed and wherever there is sun and permeable, dry soil. But this plant is also edible, which few gardeners know. Anyone who eats their plant parts doesn't have to worry about toxic ingredients. Holy herb even tastes good because its aroma is reminiscent of the ever-popular pickled olives.
Hard flowers spoil the enjoyment
With good care, the olive herb blooms profusely. Since the plant is an edible herb, it is reasonable to assume that its flowers are also edible. People who followed their curiosity and tried the flowers never repeated the pleasure a second time. The small yellow flowers are so firm that they are no fun to eat.
You are welcome to form your own opinion! You just have to wait until June when this herb plant begins to bloom.
Tip
If your olive herb is intended for consumption, you should only provide it with an organic fertilizer and avoid any chemicals!
The leaves are a delight
In a sunny location, the needle-like leaves develop an intense taste. It doesn't matter that the flowers can't be used in the kitchen. You can ensure the decorative value undisturbed. Draw your culinary attention to the leafy greens:
- cut individual branches if necessary
- Harvesting is possible all year round
- the leaves can also be frozen
Tip
In autumn, remember to bring the delicious olive herb safely through the winter. While planted specimens are covered in the bed, container specimens should overwinter indoors in a cool and bright place.
