Re: FOLATE - Chrysanthemum

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Good question, I don't know. They were big though, do chrysthanthemum greens

grow quite tall? They didn't come with flowers of course. It was like buying a

bunch of spinach. I can't imagine why they wouldn't be the same.

Found this:

http://www.placergrown.org/jsp/pg/95.jsp (searched on " chrysanthemum greens " )

Garland Chrysanthemum greens are usually picked and eaten before the plant

flowers. They have the appearance of a true garden chrysanthemum and are best

cooked like spinach. The flavor is aromatic, much as a chrysanthemum smells.

Coarsely chop it and add to Chinese-style soup. It can be a fragrant addition to

stirfry dishes along with bamboo shoots, snow peas, bean sprouts, soy sauce and

sesame oil - for a main dish, just add a little pork or chicken.

Filippa

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Thanks for the tip! I love soup lately and in this yecchy weather it works.

Are these chrysanthemums the same ones you grow in your yard? I.e. can I grow

them?

-- Heidi