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Pretty and Delicious: 8 Fun Edible Flowers to Plant With Kids

Brighten up your garden — and your dinner plates — with these best-bet blooms

stacey brewer
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Published on: March 26, 2021

Pretty and Delicious: 8 Fun Edible Flowers to Plant With Kids

Close-up photo of violas

Violas (a.k.a. Johnny jump ups)

Why: Violas are not only adorable self-sowers, but most varieties are edible. Dress up a salad or garnish an omelet or soup with its petals.

When and where: Viola seeds can be direct-sown outdoors throughout March. The seeds can take up to two weeks to germinate, so be sure to keep the seed bed moist. (Buy viola seeds.)

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