To be on the safe side, it is a good idea to keep your sedum out of the reach of children. Most succulent plants are harmless to animals. It is good to remember that consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting or gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats.
This is not expected to be life threatening to your pet. Sedums are a succulent plant and most succulents are deemed safe for pets.
There are a few varieties of succulents that can pose a threat to your feline, but sedum is non toxic. It is always best to look up the type of succulent you have. Even though cats are smart enough to stay away from plants that can make them sick, not every feline will.
At least you got the rain, that big storm missed us completely. I kind of feel bad for the Chopped judges - I'll bet they have to taste all sorts of awful food! It is actually raining here now after several days of high heat, so thankful! I had no idea!
I will nibble on some Sedum tomorrow. If it tastes delicious something like chocolate would be ideal , I will end up with a Sedumless garden next year. This would be a terrible shame for pollinators and for my enjoyment of my garden, because I use Sedum a lot. It is a fabulous plant. Now I am torn - do I want it to taste hideous, or delicious?
I just don't have the courage to eat stuff out of the yard if it doesn't resemble something the grocery store sells. Just call me chicken. I'm a little tentative, too, but I think I'll try some next spring just to see. It can't be too much worse than dandelion greens, right?
My sister has sedum in her garden and I like it for the amount of pollinators it attracts. Next time I visit her I will try a little nibble. Mine attract a lot of the little bees, which is really nice.
I'm rather curious as to how it tastes. The deer and other critters usually pick other plants to nibble on, so that's not much of a recommendation :. I have tried the flowers of Primula vulgaris, said to taste sweet and peppery. Not sure if sedums will be on the menu here either though That is true. Never tried fuchsia berries before! I've heard the daylilies and marigolds in my garden are edible, too, but I've never eaten them. I should really try the marigolds I have, as they are specifically a type that are good for salads and garnish, but I bought because I thought they were pretty.
I've just stuck with the more boring and usual nasturtiums and zucchini blossoms :. No, I didn't realise the sedum was edible, I will probably give it a miss though. I also didn't realise there were so many sedums, Autumn joy really did seem to monopolise the market. I adore so many sedums in my garden, but have never tried eating them The weedy "graveyard moss," Sedum sarmentosum, is eaten in Korea as "dolnamul.
Better still, grind them up and add them to your smoothie. This low-growing succulent has an invasive spreading habit, making it a challenge to grow indoors; however, its rich reserve of omegafatty acids makes it worth a try.
How to Grow: Purslane can be grown easily from seeds or root cuttings. Learn how to grow it here. How to Eat: Stems and leaves are edible and can be eaten raw. Their slight sour taste and chewy texture make a good addition to salads. Cook it with spinach for a protein-packed meal or add to the seeds them to cakes. Salicornia seedlings. This marsh-loving succulent is a regular at sandy beaches. They have an interesting flavor that is difficult to adapt.
How to Grow: Start seeds on a sunny location and well-drained, sandy soil — water with a solution containing one teaspoon of sea salt in one-pint water. How to Eat: Seeds and young stems can be eaten raw or stir-fried. Their flavor is similar to asparagus, though slightly fierier. Blanch out leaves to titrate out the sea salt taste. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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Turns out I got in touch as he was preparing for an open garden day on Sunday, April 27, from 12pm-6pm. He will have all of these sedums and much, much more on display, open for discussion, and much more.
Remember: Not all edibles work for all individuals, so try eating sedums at your own risk. Cooked might be interesting or with a bit of of dressing. Well, that led to my search. I thought I would give it to my chickens to try, but they seem to not want it. Looking to find out if anyone truly tries it. Marc, thanks for writing in.
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