Petunias: The History of an Edible Treasure

Petunias are a staple of landscaping. They are hardy and easy to grow, but you may not know that they are also a lovely culinary ingredient with a fascinating global history! Browse our incredible new selection of petunias from Cerny's, a family-owned Czech seed company with a passion for petunias that dates back nearly 100 years: www.rareseeds....

[@jenzadork4u]

Love the vids glad I sub'd. When mentioning "edible" it would be helpful to note the flavor profile

[@opalescentrosesb.w.3774]

Their website say they boil the blooms for a drink that tastes like cherries and almonds.

[@mattjfishman]

Did you watch the whole video?

[@kgardennerd]

Once again, you’ve convinced me that I need to grow something that I swore I hated. These look like beauties!

[@RareSeedsBC]

They really are amazing! They will be available on the website soon!

[@cowsagainstcapitalism347]

Me before working at a nursery: Flowers are dumb, you can't eat them. Me after working at a nursery: I must place petunia pots on every flat surface I have!

[@wolfgrey8483]

Tried the balcony mix from you guys in 2022, those were an absolute showstopper all year even in the oklahoma sun and heat. Got to save lots of seeds from them to grow next year. Also added the giant alba superbissimas to my seed stash this year and so excited to try them out and save them as well.

[@ChefGracesPlace]

Which variety was the edible one? Do you sell it? Is it as easy as infusing it into a simple syrup?

[@RareSeedsBC]

All of them are edible and can be infused into a simple syrup or used for edible garnish, salads, and the like. They have a nice herbal flavor!

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

​@@RareSeedsBC Thanks! I wasn't sure if the Sparkler variety was edible or not, so I'm glad you clarified

[@GardenHappy]

Love the video! Couldn't imagine my garden without them! Very interestibg to learn more about them! Awesome facts 🧡❤️💜💙💚

[@sislertx]

The humble petunia...who knew...bakes in Texas...but i got seedlings...about one inch tall...just have to cover them with our light freezes.

[@searose6192]

Didn't mention anything about the "edible" part in the title...just that they were used in research to discover a compound that may facilitate flavorings.....are they actually safe to eat then? Good for tea?

[@RareSeedsBC]

Yes, the blooms are safe and very fun- to eat. They have a pleasant herbal flavor that makes them great for salads- . We use them to make colorful syrups that we add to drinks (such as the sparkling drink in the video). Some also describe the flavor as being reminiscent of cherry.

[@Looknobook]

Great research and storytelling! More of the same pls!

[@ddgamble2199]

The petunia painting at :28 is by the great artist Georgia o'keeffe. I have seen it in person at a museum, and it is absolutely stunning.

[@dwightmansburden7722]

I’m looking for a variety that is highly fragrant and will reseed itself. How fragrant are the cherry flavored varieties? I’m growing old fashioned vining petunias and these would look great in my planters.

[@debashishbhattacharya5229]

Very informative vid. From where can i obtain seeds of Petunia- Superbissima, Fimbriata and Giants of California? I'm from India.

[@samv7487]

I love petunia's, I have all your varieties and love growing them. Thank you for bringing in new and unique ones. I can't wait to grow all the new ones you have this year, they are gorgeous.

[@myrnaronquillo4224]

New subbie here, love all seeds that tra storms into a beauty only God can create

[@searose6192]

Are all petunias edible then? And is it just the petals?

[@RareSeedsBC]

Yes, the blooms are safe - and very fun- to eat. They have a pleasant herbal flavor that makes them great for salads- . We use them to make colorful syrups that we add to drinks (such as the sparkling drink in the video). Some also describe the flavor as being reminiscent of cherry. We plan to post more videos about using petunias in the kitchen as well.

[@sowertosow]

Psalm 104:14 KJV He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

[@deborahthompson1634]

I loved your video! I hope to see more!

[@montanaforcier6591]

Im not crying or anything.....like that.... Thank you so much, so so much, for saving this history and sharing it

[@melvinajessop696]

Love these so so pretty

[@donnawest866]

Interesting! Thanks!

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

As always - very enjoyable video! We missed you, Michelle. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - noon, 9/28/2022.

[@MariaDominguez-bl1ef]

@rareseeds what kind of syrup is that on the waffles in the video?

[@adventurecreations3214]

Nice video

[@H.R.H-Amina_Bin_Shafiq-SHAKTI]

I LOVE THESE HISTORY LESSONS😍😍😍😍

[@TinyToesBabySensory]

Hello, is the website back up? Was trying to order about 45 mins ago. 🤔