Astilbe

[cazp]

The labels on my Astilbe plants say they are suitable for culinary use.

Would like to hear from anyone who has tried this, and how it is used....

thanks

[veggiechicken]

The Plants for Future Database lists 4 types of Astilbe Search Result so you must be certain which type you have before you sample any!

[cazp]

Thanks veggiechicken - will bookmark that side.

The labels just say Astilbe (White Wings & Touch of Pink), and Astilbe Japonica (Lollypop). I can't relate those to the ones listed on the site. Maybe I will err on side of caution and just enjoy them for their flowers as originally intended.

[veggiechicken]

I like the PFAF database - its the first one that I look at for info on a plant's uses. Is there any indication on the plant label as to which part is edible? Who were the suppliers?
I wouldn't risk it myself and I'll try eating most things!

[cazp]

Hi, me neither - I will not risk trying these. The plant label doesnt say much at all about what part might be edible. There is no clear indication of supplier except a logo with the initials "GGG" on it.

[veggiechicken]

What ridiculous labelling! I hope no-one thinks they can eat the lot and suffers as a result.

[cazp]

... ok now here's something else. the hardly noticable smallprint (in several languages - hence I didnt spot the English part earlier) says "for decoration purposes only, not fit for consumption" which conflicts with the large print giving details of the uses for the plant. I think I will bring this to the attention of the garden centre.

[veggiechicken]

That's appalling cazp! Do let me know what the garden centre's response is

[cazp]

hmm... is it worth having this thread removed in case people skim it and think it is culinary?

[veggiechicken]

Perhaps the Mods could move it to the Flower Mill?

[cazp]

I think it may be a good idea - is this something i have to request? Just rang the garden centre to highlight it and they said they would look in to it - I go there often so will be interesting to see if the plants are still labelled as such next time I visit.

[veggiechicken]

I don't know what the procedure is for moving threads. You could PM a Mod and ask them to move it - although they usually pick up these things anyway.

[scarey55]

... on it

ETA: done!