First of all, it is important to understand that before consuming any plant as food, it is important to know your body and follow the recommendations of doctors.
But experienced gardeners actually know that not all weeds should be thrown out or used for compost.
Some plants can become tasty and healthy greens for salads and snacks.
Let us turn to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
What weeds can you taste?
Here are some options.
- Dandelion. Both the leaves and the flowers with roots can be eaten. Some people make jam from this plant.
- Purslane: A small succulent that can be eaten raw or cooked.
- Chickweed. Can be added to salads or cooked like spinach.
- Clover. The grass has a soft and sweet taste.
- Cress. Some supermarkets even sell this herb.
- Nettle. Young nettle is considered a useful ingredient for making green borscht.
- Shepherd's purse. Can be used as a substitute for salad greens.
Earlier we wrote about whether it is worth growing hops on your plot.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
