{"title":"Edible Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdible flowers are one of our favorite specialty crops that we've been growing in the farm \u0026amp; nursery for a few years now. Theres nothing more romantic than visiting your garden to grab a few edible blooms to sprinkle atop your salad or use as a garnish on your charcuterie board. Fun edible flower tip: the more you harvest the tender blossoms the more your plant will produce, so don't be shy about picking \u0026amp; eating once your plants get going. Edible flowers can be dehydrated, pressed, candied, frozen into ice cubes for fun drinks, or used fresh for flavor, decoration \u0026amp; dye. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jewel-mix-nasturtium-seed-packet","title":"jewel mix Nasturtium Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJewel Mix Nasturtiums\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTropaeolum minus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e20 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 55-65\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003edays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering and not enough drainage (they like it dry)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest all parts of the plant when needed. leaves, seeds, flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNasturtiums are a great plant to have in your edible garden not just because they are beautiful but because they are also super delicious and useful. Did you know that the entire plant is edible… and spicy!? the flowers and flower buds are edible as are the lily pad shaped leaves at all sizes, and the fresh green seeds can be pickled and used like capers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe recommend planting nasturtiums along the edge of your garden so that they can cascade out of your bed and fill up some extra vertical space, as they get pretty big when they’re happy. Also, when growing nasturtiums make sure you don’t overwater them, as their roots are susceptible to rot if they get too much water. Nasturtiums are actually invasive in California which means they are some of the most extremely drought tolerant plants out there, so you can imagine how they wouldn’t take well to soil that doesn’t drain well or consistent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen direct seeding nasturtiums just pop 2 seeds into each hole but make sure to space them appropriately or else they will overcrowd each other. Nasturtium shoots are edible so you can always over seed at first and then thin plants to one per square foot as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32766041555026,"sku":"SEED048","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-nasturtiums.jpg?v=1631041088"},{"product_id":"autumn-beauty-sunflower-seed-packet","title":"Autumn Beauty Sunflower Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAutumn Beauty Sunflower (\u003ci\u003eHelianthus Annuus) \u003c\/i\u003e50 seeds per packet\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1-2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: leaf miners, plants falling over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest as cut flower with 12” stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSunflowers add a really cheerful element to a garden and they attract many beneficial insects including bees and butterflies. They are very easy to grow in South Florida because they love hot weather and sandy soil. In order to get a strong straight stem on your sunflowers you’ll need full sun exposure and regular watering. They are heavy feeders so make sure to fertilize and use compost when possible. There are two types of sunflowers, single stem and branching. The single stem sunflowers produce one single bloom and the branching types produce multiple blooms over the period of about 2 weeks. Branching types should be pinched so that all of the blooms are of equal size and stem length. If you don’t pinch them they will still make multiple blooms, but they’ll have one big blooms and a bunch of smaller blooms underneath. We typically choose branching types for our gardens because they make so much more beauty but single stems are fun too because they are so tall and “Dr. Seussy”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo direct seed sunflowers just plant a seed in the garden and keep it moist during germination and early growth. You can choose to over-plant an area and thin to 1 plants per square foot before any true leaves form, which means you can eat the thinned plants as “sunflower shoots”. You can also eat sunflower buds like artichokes, but you have to get them at exactly the right stage of growth before they form any petals or begin to open at all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774311903314,"sku":"SEED045","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-autumnbeautysunflower.jpg?v=1600278382"},{"product_id":"velvet-queen-sunflower-seed-packet","title":"Evening Sun Sunflower Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvening Sun Sunflower\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelianthus Annuus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e50 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 55 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: leaf miners, plants falling over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest as cut flower with 12” stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvening Sun is a beautiful mix of multicolored varieties that make blooms in red, mahogany, burgundy, russet bronze, and vivid gold. Plants get to be about 6-8 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSunflowers add a really cheerful element to a garden and they attract many beneficial insects including bees and butterflies. They are very easy to grow in South Florida because they love hot weather and sandy soil. In order to get a strong straight stem on your sunflowers you’ll need full sun exposure and regular watering. They are heavy feeders so make sure to fertilize and use compost when possible. There are two types of sunflowers, single stem and branching. The single stem sunflowers produce one single bloom and the branching types produce multiple blooms over the period of about 2 weeks. Branching types should be pinched so that all of the blooms are of equal size and stem length. If you don’t pinch them they will still make multiple blooms, but they’ll have one big blooms and a bunch of smaller blooms underneath. We typically choose branching types for our gardens because they make so much more beauty but single stems are fun too because they are so tall and “Dr. Seussy”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo direct seed sunflowers just plant a seed in the garden and keep it moist during germination and early growth. You can choose to over-plant an area and thin to 1 plants per square foot before any true leaves form, which means you can eat the thinned plants as “sunflower shoots”. You can also eat sunflower buds like artichokes, but you have to get them at exactly the right stage of growth before they form any petals or begin to open at all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774319243346,"sku":"SEED044","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_7669.jpg?v=1668622979"},{"product_id":"blue-borage","title":"Blue Borage seed packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlue Borage (borago officinalis) Approx 50 seeds\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: plants flowering too quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest flowers every morning for continual production\u003cbr\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThought to originate in Syria, borage is now naturalized throughout most of Europe and the United States. It flourishes as a weed near houses and on rubbish heaps in more temperate climates, but not here! While many modern gardeners consider it a nuisance because of this, we here in the tropics prize our ability to grow it during fall and winter because its such a fun and unique plant. it has been traditionally grown in gardens to use as an herb, for its edible flowers, and for its ability to increase yields of honey because bees and other pollinators love the flowers so much. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe plant is easily recognized by its white prickly hairs and its bright blue \u0026amp; lavender star-shaped flowers. It grows to about 1-2’ high, with many hollow, almost succulent branching stems. The deep green leaves have sinuous, wavy margins. The inch-wide bright blue star-shaped flowers have prominent black anthers forming a cone in the center. if your plant starts making flowers before it has a nice flush of mature foot long leaves (similar in growth pattern to comfrey) simply prune them off to encourage your plant to make more leaves and roots before it flowers. Once it gets going itll really pop and you’ll have hundreds of flowers every day. If you just want to enjoy the flowers ands share them with the pollinators then just watch the flowers go! if youre trying to produce edible flowers harvest them every morning before it gets too hot for maximum production. If you buy these beauties from a farm you’ll be paying more than 25 cents per flower! so growing your own is totally worth it… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32775806451794,"sku":"FLOW001","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-boragepacket.jpg?v=1603896555"},{"product_id":"citrus-gem-marigolds-yellow-red-mix","title":"Citrus Gem Marigolds","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecitrus gem marigolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003etagetes tenuifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest 1-2” long tips with stem, flowers \u0026amp; leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHundreds of petite flowers cover neat, low mounds of lacy foliage with a citrusy scent. This edible flower species is one of our favorites because of its long-blooming beauty for beds, borders and containers where it attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies, bees and butterflies with its showy flowers. Leaves of the plant are edible and are used as flavorful salad greens and garnish. Also known as signet marigold or citrus lace, we grow this adorable plant through the farming season for local chefs and bartenders. Its especially popular in restaurant gardens because if you were to buy this as a crop from a specialty produce vendor you'd pay more than 33 cents per dinky little leaf! Use the edible flowers to dress up salads and desserts or cooked in egg or rice dishes. Flavor is floral with hints of citrus and spice, and slightly bitter. We like to harvest whole little branches for chefs instead of single flowers, because the stem \u0026amp; flowers are flavorful too and when they’re all combined with a few buds too its super cute. All marigold varieties including this one are said to help deter pests because of their pungent aroma. While there is little evidence to prove that this companion planting technique works theres no harm in including marigolds in your veggie garden regardless, since they’re edible, beautiful and potentially pest deterrent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664983756882,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664983789650,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664983822418,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.08.27PM.png?v=1597522282"},{"product_id":"strawberry-blonde-marigold","title":"Strawberry Blonde Marigold","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003estrawberry blonde marigolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003etagetes patula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: pop flowers off the plant 2-3 days per week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe love marigolds of all shapes and sizes because they make the perfect companion plant in the home garden. Not only are they easy to grow and prolific with beautiful blossoms, but they are also completely edible, with petals that can be used as confetti or sprinkles in a salad or on cakes, and very pungent leaves that can be eaten raw in herbaceous salads or used to flavor sauces. This year we expanded our “cut flower” offerings based on flower varieties we are growing at our farm, and we are happy to include this antique toned peach and pink swirled marigold to the mix. We are intoxicated by the sublte mix of hues in this standard style marigold, which acts almost “hyper color” in the garden. In the mornings and when the days stay cool the red tones are dark and maroone, but as the day warms the flower changes to be more yellow and bright. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll marigold varieties including this one are said to help deter pests because of their pungent aroma. While there is little evidence to prove that this companion planting technique works theres no harm in including marigolds in your veggie garden regardless, since they’re edible, beautiful and potentially pest deterrent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664983953490,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664983986258,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984019026,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-08at4.25.27PM.png?v=1654720136"},{"product_id":"durango-outback-orange-yellow-marigold","title":"Durango Outback Orange \u0026 Yellow Marigold","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edurango outback mix marigolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003etagetes patula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: pop flowers off the plant 2-3 days per week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGlorious marigolds flower in the colors of the sun: brilliant yellow, bold orange, rich gold and russet tones, and electric red. They’ve enchanted generations with their matchless colors. prolific blooms and drought tolerance. Its edible flowers are held either well above the fine-textured, dark green foliage or tucked in with the foliage, depending on the cultivar. They brighten up any sunny area in the landscape and attract attention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis variety is a mix of colors so you never know what you’ll get from plant to plant. All marigolds are edible and we recommend popping the flower off of the stem, then cutting all the petals out of the green calyx in one quick snip. The marigold petals are then used like sprinkles, and its a great way to fancy up all of your salads and cakes. Marigolds can also be used as a material for dyeing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAll marigold varieties including this one are said to help deter pests because of their pungent aroma. While there is little evidence to prove that this companion planting technique works theres no harm in including marigolds in your veggie garden regardless, since they’re edible, beautiful and potentially pest deterrent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984051794,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984084562,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984117330,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.48.57PM.png?v=1597524584"},{"product_id":"clitoria-aka-butterfly-pea-vine","title":"Clitoria aka Butterfly Pea Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eclitoria aka butterfly pea vine\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eclitoria tematea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot, trellised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thrips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClitoria, commonly known as “pea vine” or “butterfly pea”, is a tropical plant native to temperate areas of the world, including Southeast Asia and Madagascar, where the flowers are often used as a food dye or dipped in batter and deep-fried. In Thailand, the blue flowers are traditionally used to make purple rice, which you do by making your rice with a handful of the flowers and then adding a splash of citrus, usually lime to change the color to purple. This is a super fun way to add color to your diet and include kids in the kitchen. Raising the pH of the water (usually by adding lemon juice) makes the infusion go from blue to purple. You can also infuse these flowers in coconut milk to make sweet blue tinted deserts, or throw your daily harvest of flowers into a bottle of liquor to turn it blue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlthough the seed pod is not edible, we love growing Clitoria in gardens and at the farm, allowing it to climb up any unused fence space and produce beautiful edible \u0026amp; medicinal bright blue flowers. Butterfly pea vine starts its growth slowly but then ramps up during the hottest months of the year, growing quickly and flowering profusely. We harvest the flowers daily for sale to chefs and to dry for teas and we are amazed when we come back to one mature plant day after day and find it full of flowers; the amount of flowers one plant can produce is astounding. Leave a few flowers on your plant to get pollinated and make brown seed pods and you’ll have plenty of pea vine seeds for next season. If you don’t get around to harvesting all of your seed pods they will burst open at maturity and self seed easily. Pollinators like bees and butterflies love to visit this plant, and sometimes when we are harvesting flowers we have to shake bees out of every one!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Southeast Asian countries communities have been brewing and drinking medicinal butterfly pea vine tea for centuries, and it's just now becoming more popular in America. The traditional recipe is to brew the flowers along with lemongrass. The bright blue tea flavor is earthy and woody, similar to green tea, and is prized for being highly medicinal and containing compounds beneficial for healthy skin. Clitoria is known to be a nootropic, meaning it stimulates circulation to the brain, enhances memory cognition and supports the pituitary gland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur resident herbalist Jules says: “I love to blend it with Tulsi, Rosemary and Sage for a warm morning brew. It also makes a delicious herbal latte that is an amazing substitute for coffee in my opinion. When drunk regularly, the flowers can help the female reproductive system return to balance and can help treat menstrual issues like irregular menses or heavy flow and cramping. The infusion from the flowers is known to calm the system down and may help alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also sell saved seed from this plant variety \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivercooperative.com\/collections\/frontpage\/products\/butterfly-pea-vine-clitoria-tematea-30-seeds\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984346706,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984379474,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984412242,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.36.15PM.png?v=1654210709"},{"product_id":"sweet-alyssum-white","title":"Sweet Alyssum, White","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewhite sweet alyssum\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003elobularia maritima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flower clusters as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe grow white flowering sweet alyssum not just because its cute but also because the flowers are edible and smell and taste super sweet and fragrant like honeysuckle. You can plant this sprawling constantly flowering plant in your flower garden, along borders and edges, or in your edible plant raised bed. Sweet Alyssum loves full sun, but it does not like prolonged dry periods so make sure to water it regularly. Deadheading will keep the plants flowering but we’ve tried to do that before and it takes a lot of work because there are so many flower clusters on each plant. If you have a large drift of plants, shearing them by 1\/3 would be an easier option than deadheading. They will set new buds quickly. Your in ground Sweet Alyssum plants should not need any fertilizer, unless your soil is poor. Container alyssum plants will need more frequent water and monthly feedings with a water soluble fertilizer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984543314,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984576082,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984608850,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.56.11PM.png?v=1597525035"},{"product_id":"lavender","title":"Florida Friendly Lavender","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEllegance Lavender\u003cbr\u003eLavandula Anguvstifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 100 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: clip flowering branches low to the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone in Miami seems to want to grow lavender and we don’t blame them! Due to the humidity of our tropical climate Lavender wont act as a perennial plant here in South Florida, so we are growing a variety that flowers in its first year as an annual plant. We learned about this Florida friendly variety from farmer Mike at Ground Floor Farm in Stuart. He grows this every year and has great success with it until the summer months come and kill all of his plants! Besides being deliciously scented, lavender is also medicinal when used internally either as a tea or edible flower. Lavender is believed to have antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties, and when used topically it can help heal cuts and insect bites. In addition to helping with digestive problems lavender is used to help relieve pain from headaches, sprains, toothaches and sores. Since lavender is a mediterranean herb keep yours nice and dry and give it well draining soil. Just like we say with our rosemary plants “treat it like its living in Italy” by keeping the well draining soil nice and dry and watering just the soil, not the entire plant, because it likes having its leaves dry. 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All varieties of this genus are edible and some varieties have a distinct clove flavor. In order to use the flowers as an edible garnish remove them from the bitter green “calyx” that the petals come out of and sprinkle the petals in drinks, on confections, or in salads. 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Pentas develop sparkling star- shaped flowers all summer and winter long in bold hues of red, white, lavender, purple, or pink. Pentas is a sun lover that grows 18 to 36 inches tall and when you harvest the flower clusters often it will flower prolifically. In most parts of the country, pentas is considered an annual, but in very warm regions like ours, pentas is perennial . We first started to see this flower referred too as “edible” by the most famous garnish and specialty crop farm in North America called “Chefs Garden”, in Ohio. They call it “Egyptian star flower” maybe to fancy it up before selling it to the fanciest chefs in America.... and we were excited to learn that our plain old beautiful common pentas flower were technically edible. 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Once a flowering plant is allowed to make seed it will produce much less flowers, so don't be scared of picking precious flowers, as you will be rewarded with more of them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665007939666,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665007972434,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665008005202,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_08742.heic?v=1786153842"},{"product_id":"wild-cosmos","title":"Wild Cosmos","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewild cosmos\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecosmos caudatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites, thrips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers and leaves as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWild cosmos, aka Kings Salad, Kenikir or Ulam Raja is a special plant we have been growing for just the last couple of seasons, but in that short time we have fallen for it hard.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNative to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethe Caribbean, Central America, and parts of North and South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, it was brought by the Spanish to Southern Philippines and eventually made its way to Malaysia and beyond where it is commonly served as salad. Their leaves taste like unripe mangoes with a slightly bitter aftertaste and make a good local alternative for arugula. The small pink and white flowers are also edible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTraditionally the leaves have been used boost blood circulation, strengthen the bones and reduce body heat. The leaves lower blood sugar levels and reduce blood pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e and are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e rich in antioxidants and polyphenols and have anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eIt can be hard to find summer friendly flowering plants that have a sprawling wildlflower look (most of them are tropical looking, with large waxy leaves) which is one reason why we are always reaching for the wild cosmos in our landscaping projects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePruning the growing tip will encourage bushier plants, and if you let them grow naturally they will get up to 6 feet tall and then burst with sprays of tiny baby pink flowers. Prune the flowers off before they make seed and it will continue making new growth and more flowers. 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Snapdragons are some of the few cut flower varieties that are actually grown commercially in South Florida, but we hadn't messed with them much until recently. They take a long time to grow and prefer a lengthening day (so planting after December 21st) but they are so beautiful and productive that they are clearly worth the wait. Like many other cut flowers your snapdragons with produce more bushy plants with more blooms if you \"pinch\" them when young. To do this, cut about 1\/2 of the growth off of the plant once you take it home and transplant it. This might seem crazy since itll make the plant smaller and you might be afraid of hurting it, but many plants do better when they are \"pinched\", including celosias, zinnias, peppers, and hibiscus varieties like roselle. 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Tithonia rotundifolia is also excellent for cutting gardens—the long stems and vivid blooms hold up well in arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665021112402,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665021145170,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665021177938,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_08582.heic?v=1786457989"},{"product_id":"phlox","title":"Red Phlox","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAnnual Phlox (P\u003cem\u003ehlox Drummondii) \u003c\/em\u003eLive Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest as needed. not edible\u003cbr\u003eSeasons: fall, winter, spring\u003cbr\u003eLifecycle: Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe fell in love with phlox when we star ted noticing it popping in the DOT roadside wildflower plantings that run up the turnpike in the medians and swales. This is a State initiative where wildf lower meadows are planted in roadsides instead of grass, which we love! The plantings are predominantly coreopsis and phlox. Phlox are classic garden f lowers valued for their clusters of bright, star-shaped blooms in shades of pink , purple, red, and white. In our zone annual phlox varieties are the best f it, as they handle heat better than their perennial cousins. Plant them in fall through early spring for strong performance, giving them full sun to partial shade and well- drained soil enriched with compost. They need regular watering but dislike soggy conditions. With proper care, phlox will bloom generously, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. 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