Where Can I Buy Edible Flower Seeds/Seedlings?
Edible flowers provide a wonderful and unique texture to many dishes. While buying full-grown flowers is an option, it can be prohibitively expensive. A much more practical and economical solution is to purchase edible flower seeds or seedlings. There are a variety of options when selecting the edible flower seeds or seedlings that you require. Does this Spark an idea?
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Garden Stores
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The first place that comes to mind for many people is a garden supply store. Your local store can likely special order the seeds or seedlings if they are not in stock. Make sure to ask the staff if the flowers have been treated with pesticides. Just because a flower is edible doesn't mean that it is safe to eat if it has not been grown organically, so verify how the seedlings have been grown. Seeds generally do not pose the same concern.
Supermarkets and Specialty Food Stores
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Edible flowers can often be found in food stores. Supermarkets may stock them in the produce or floral section, whereas specialty or gourmet food stores may sell them in a different area. If you do not see the seeds and seedlings you are looking for, ask to speak to a manager and have them special-ordered.
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Online Merchandisers and Wholesalers
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Edible flower seeds can be purchased at a variety of online retailers, including Amazon and White Flower Farm. Online wholesalers that offer edible flower products include Mvseeds.com. In addition, GardenFairy.com has a list of seed wholesalers.
Farmer's Markets and Coops
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Seasonal farmer's markets and cooperatives often sell edible flowers as well. Seeds will be harder to come by, but seedlings and full-grown plants will be plentiful and will also likely have been grown in an organic method.
Restaurants
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In a pinch, a restaurant in your area may also be able to sell you seeds or seedlings if they often use them in dishes. Call ahead (preferably during the lull between lunch and dinner when the kitchen is less hectic) and ask to speak to the manager or chef.
Types of Edible Flowers
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Types of edible flowers include zucchini and squash blossoms, nasturtiums, lavender, clover, carnations, dandelions, day lilies, garden sorrel, and many more. These vary in taste from citrusy to sweet to spicy, and each flower is suited for different kinds of dishes and applications. See References section for tips on what flowers are best-suited for your purposes.
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