Cardoons

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Liz W, May 31, 2010.

  1. Liz W

    Liz W Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2009
    Messages:
    181
    Location:
    Bristol
    Ratings:
    +10
    Hello all,

    I've got some cardoons growing and, having just looked into them a bit, it sounds like they are quite bitter and not that nice to eat. Has anyone tried them? Am I looking at radicchio bitter or worse?
    Thanks, Liz.
     
    Liz W, May 31, 2010
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. Blueroses

    Blueroses Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2010
    Messages:
    1,453
    Ratings:
    +2
    Blueroses, Jun 1, 2010
    #2 Quote in Conversation
  3. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    Messages:
    30,588
    Occupation:
    Grandmother Gardener Councillor Homemaker
    Location:
    Under the Edge Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +14,127
    Hi Liz, they are actually like celery & quite pleasant to eat.... You must pare off all the strings so you are left with the creamy white flesh inside, then braise or treat like celery...... They are magnificent to look at if not quite so to eat.. :wink::hehe: but the Victorians loved them as a vegetable.. :D
     
    Marley Farley, Jun 1, 2010
    #3 Quote in Conversation
Loading...
Similar Threads - Cardoons
  1. Andy Manley

    Cardoons - what to do once they have flowered?

    Andy Manley, Aug 25, 2020, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,055
    Andy Manley
    Aug 25, 2020
  2. Vince

    Cardoons and Aubergines

    Vince, May 4, 2014, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    589
    Scrungee
    May 6, 2014
  3. graham the gardener 1978

    cardoons

    graham the gardener 1978, Dec 8, 2011, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    569
    graham the gardener 1978
    Dec 8, 2011
  4. lapod

    cardoons and swiss chard

    lapod, Sep 19, 2007, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    682
    pete
    Sep 22, 2007

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice