The heat and wind will increase moisture loss, and the root systems of your plants are not developed enough to withstand much moisture stress. Turning the container upside-down and tapping on the bottom sometimes loosens the soil ball from the sides of the container. If this doesn't work, use a spoon or dull knife to pry up the soil ball and place it in your hand. Adding flowers to food has long been a custom in many cultures around the world. For centuries, Chinese cooks have used lotus, chrysanthemum, and lily flowers or buds in their recipes.
Some flowers provide a nutritional boost as well as flavor.
You may be growing an array of edible flowers in your garden already without knowing it. Here are some tips for using the blossoms to add beauty, pizzaz, and flavor to your meals. Taste the flowers before you harvest them. The flavor may vary depending on the plant, the soil, and weather conditions. You may find flowers in one part of your garden taste better than the same flowers in a different area.