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Are all dahlias edible or are there any poisonous specimens?

All Dahlias are edible. There are no varieties that contain toxins and are of concern to humans. This also applies to pets such as dogs and cats.

Which parts of the dahlias are edible?

Theoretically you can all plant parts one dahlia consume. But mostly they will dahlia bulb and used the flowers. The leaves are also edible, but their use is less common.

Which dahlias are particularly suitable for consumption?

There are special dahlia breeds that are said to taste particularly good, such as the varieties 'Hapet (R) Black Jack' and 'Hapet (R) Kennedy'. The varieties mentioned were bred especially for consumption and shine with an excellent aroma of their tubers. Some cactus dahlias are also tasty.

Many other dahlias are also edible, but they often taste bland and not very aromatic. Just try it out!

How do the dahlia bulbs taste?

The tubers of the dahlia are starchy and have a taste reminiscent of potatoes. A subtle sweetness paired with a delicate spiciness are combined in taste in the tubers. Some dahlia varieties can even impress with a celery, Jerusalem artichoke, fennel or even kohlrabi aroma. In principle, you can eat the tubers of the dahlias raw or cooked, although they develop a finer taste when cooked.

What is the taste of the dahlia flowers?

The flowers of the dahlias have a light taste sweet to relative tasteless. It is mainly the colorful petals that you can use in the kitchen. They give different dishes color highlights.

Which dishes can be enriched by dahlias?

You can use the dahlia tubers like potatoes prepare, for example, fried, boiled, baked or mashed.

The petals are best for salads suitable. They also go well with dips, spreads, soups and tea. Dried, they have a long shelf life and can be stored in small cans or jars until needed. Some even make liqueur or flower syrup from dahlia petals.

The leaves are suitable for salads or steamed as a vegetable with fish and meat.