18 Common Vegetables that Have Delicious Edible Flowers

In this episode, John takes you around a tour of his springtime garden and shares with you some of the bolting vegetables and how he likes to eat some of the flowers.

You will learn about some of the nutritional benefits from eating vegetables, herb and fruit flowers. You will also learn why some birds love to eat flowers as well and why bee pollen is really flower pollen.

In this episode John will introduce you to the following edible flowers: Radish, Citrus (kumquat), Collard Greens, Dandelion, Cucumber, Achira, Broccoli, Arugula, Onion, Basil, Cilantro, Sunflower, Fennel,, Parsley, Celery, Sage, Bee Balm, and Longevity Spinach.

After watching this episode, you will be more familiar with some common edible flowers that may be growing in your vegetable garden and why you should be eating them.

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[justwinks]

Habanero flowers are amazing. And I can't eat the fruits, way too hot. But the flowers are so flavorfull and mild.

[mirakelspektakel]

A tip for the dandelions as im one of the people who does not like to eat them except for one part the petals, pull them delicious sweet yellow petals out and sprinkle on your sallads, truly amazing!

[kathyjotourtois]

great video . i eat my rose of sharon flowers !!! hugs from michigan

[jumpninthedarkalley]

Man. You are my idol John. Keep doing what you are doing. I am a person like you. I'm into the farming for the people. I hate the big box stores yadeya. I think the biggest issue with folks not being able to get started is being stuck in apartments or terribly lit yards. Even then though usually you can do Anyways. Just wanted to say you rock. Words can not express how much I appreciate you and intend to be just like you. I don't want this planet to die quiet yet and I'm a young guy 22 years old. I want my children to live in a healthy happy world. I can't bring them to eat the crap at the stores. KEEP ON FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT AND MUCH LOVE!!! :)))

[thewanwan]

Flower munchers unite! LOL! Anyway I am so glad you posted this episode as I have an onion flowering right now and was super curious if I could munch the flowers, so thank you again for your wealth of knowledge John!

[bigmonsdangolfuzzjamboree]

I love collard and turnip flowers. Field pea flowers are good, too.

[fedialino]

wooow sir very informative. ..I'll try this when I go back home in the Philippines. ...God bless you always sir. ..i learned more ideas in your videos. ..thanks so much keep safe! !!

[easypeasyvegan]

Wow! this is good to know, I can imagine the salad w/ all the flowers I will soon gather. Thanks so much John!

[thebitcoingarden]

hey man thanks for being honest about what tastes good or not, i see a lot of videos about "hey this is a food eat it grow it it's ok it only takes "x" amount of months it's super". they don't mention it tastes bad... maybe i'm watching the wrong videos or not researching enough too lol.

[victoriacandiotti-langan]

I am a new Organic Gardener and I am following what you do in the Garden. I eat and cook Organic. Thank you for your wisdom.

[hahaipokedyouoel]

Thank you for giving dandelions a positive plug. The farmer could be feeding their livestock for free, this beautiful plant requires no watering, no spraying, reseeds itself and it’s healthy. So it’s organic and GMO free. Oh yes I love your channel.

[barbarafritchie]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing.

[reforestfertility]

John, was talking to a nutritionist at our local farmers' market. She was interested in our Mountain Mint as i was telling her it was our strongest mint. She planned to add it to her salads. I said i've never tried, tho right here available. She said to eat as many strong flavours as possible, cuz overpowering our tastebuds is how we top up our nourishment & boost our immunity, etc. Much thanks for this vid. Post edit: Wow, our bee balm has red flowers. Are any varieties of bee balm related to Bergamot, or are they just a good substitute?

[Rad_B_OLand]

Have you tried red clover blossoms? They’re delicious and packed with protein.

[thebunnyfoofoo]

I love this video!

My favorite flowers are gingers that have edible flowers. Indian head ginger (Costus scaber rhizome) will produce a flower bud every day for a couple of weeks when it is in season that tastes like strawberry lemonade! Note, do not eat the main bud, but the flowers that come out one at a time. There are a ton more flowers that I eat that he did not mention here, but these Indian head gingers are my favorite.

[franzitaduz]

Inreedible Garden. I discovered the kale flower by just trying one yesterday and needed a little confirmation. Thanks John!

[prisillaspace]

Loved this!! Will you post a video on what seeds can be eaten as well....I recently learned of cantaloupe, watermelon & dandelion. :)
Love your garden!!

[sunnycharacter]

Rose of Sharon flower petals are delicious as well. Although it’s not a crop perse, it is nutritious and beautiful on a salad. Also, young redbud tree pods and the flowers as they appear in early spring. So pretty on a salad or decorate cakes and cookies.

[getwell]

u r so genuine n hav such abig heart love ur Utubety for your sharings

[janetconner]

Love this. lots of great information..Some I knew and some are surprising ut i'm going to try them.