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Marigold

The garden plant that also flourishes in the kitchen

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Tagetes is an edible flower that most people know under a very different name: the marigold. Marigold is a popular bedding plant, but also a regular guest in many kitchens. Marigold flowers are edible. Among the ranks of edible flowers, marigolds have a fairly unique position: whereas many flowers have a quite neutral taste, EAT ME edible marigolds have a spicy flavour. Other flavours associated with edible marigolds are slightly bitter and citrusy.

Preparation

To retain their striking shape, it's best not to rinse marigolds.

How to use marigold in the kitchen?

  • In salads
  • As a snack

Storage advice

Store EAT ME edible in the fridge.

Where do edible marigolds come from?

EAT ME edible marigolds are grown in Israel.