jimi on Nostr: Yesterday harvesting "Jamaica" as the Mexicans call it or " "Roselle" as the Aussies ...
Yesterday harvesting "Jamaica" as the Mexicans call it or " "Roselle" as the Aussies know it. The plant is an Indian Sorrel aka as a part of the Hibicus family.
The flower calyces are taken after flowering and then you break off the calyces from the seed pods and leave both to dry out.
You can make a very popular refreshing drink or jam from brew ing the calyces. The used calyces from brewing can be fried in butter, garlic and salt for a great snack or condiment as well. The leaves of the plant are also edible if you like salads
I just learned yesterday from another bitcoiner that you can puncture the seed pods and boil to make the gelatin for jam instead of using pectin. Sweetened with agave, honey or stevia if you don't want the sugar spike or just straight as a refreshing tonic.
I love this stuff cause it's medincinal properties are good for pancreas and anti inflammatory which is always good for arthritis.
Have a great week, PV
#homesteading #permaculture #gardening
The flower calyces are taken after flowering and then you break off the calyces from the seed pods and leave both to dry out.
You can make a very popular refreshing drink or jam from brew ing the calyces. The used calyces from brewing can be fried in butter, garlic and salt for a great snack or condiment as well. The leaves of the plant are also edible if you like salads
I just learned yesterday from another bitcoiner that you can puncture the seed pods and boil to make the gelatin for jam instead of using pectin. Sweetened with agave, honey or stevia if you don't want the sugar spike or just straight as a refreshing tonic.
I love this stuff cause it's medincinal properties are good for pancreas and anti inflammatory which is always good for arthritis.
Have a great week, PV
#homesteading #permaculture #gardening