Potmarille

Saffron on a small budget: calendula was nicknamed poor man’s saffron. Dried petals colour rice and cakes golden yellow, though their flavour differs from true saffron. A sunny garden flower finds its way onto your plate.
🍴︎ Cook petals with rice, stir into herb butter, or scatter fresh over salads.

Het telen en planten
Plant in spring or autumn in well-drained soil, in sun or light shade. Water young plants in dry weather and protect autumn plants in severe frost. Pick flowers regularly and remove faded heads to extend flowering. Let some mature if you want to save seeds.