Begonia

Begonia

Crunchy, tangy petals.

Tip: Only eat tuberous begonias, in small amounts.

Planting step by step

Tuber hollow side up, at soil level, in April, in partial shade.

In the kitchen

Crunchy, tangy petals in salads, in small amounts.

Did you know?

Named after Michel Bégon, an official under Louis XIV.

Warning: Only tuberous begonias are edible.

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