According to Burpee and the National Gardening Association , 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.