Ötvös Peter speaks with Gabriele Marinkovich of honey and dandelion.
Her specialty is honey from dandelions. What is your recipe?
I need 4-6 handfuls of flower heads, 2 liters of water, 1500 g sugar and Squeezed juice of 2 lemons.
The flower head in the water I cook well, then they are and be stirred in the sugar and lemon juice. This liquid is boiled with constant stirring, until syrupy, stringy mass. Last one fills it into glasses, which are stored cool and dark. Done!
Everyone knows dandelions. Could you give me some details anyway?
dandelion is known as butter or dandelion, is a very adaptable and hardy plant. It is long with up to 30 inches Taproot anchored in the ground. The whole plant out a white milky sap, and the ripe seeds and fruits by the wind widespread.
When is the best time to harvest dandelions?
The dandelion is beginning to grow from the end of February, but the flowers develop in mid-March. This is very dependent on temperature. In some years, you can already pick dandelions in early March.
Where to find dandelion?
dandelion grows practically everywhere in Eisenstadt and the surrounding area. I myself in my garden very much dandelion and am therefore not dependent on the surrounding area. But you should absolutely make sure that the lawn, where you pick dandelions, and no dogs are not treated or playing fields are located directly beside the road.
Can dandelion confused easily with other plants?
dandelion-itself can be seen very light, but it could be confused with thistle. Thistle is not poisonous and you can eat them too.
Do they have produced this season already Dandelion honey?
Yes, I have - my stock is replenished to by the good properties of the dandelion to benefit the whole year.
What positive characteristics has dandelion?
This honey has a tonic, blood cleansing and opening. Dandelion stimulates kidney and liver to be increased activity and provides for increased blood flow to the connective tissue. In general, improves the general health of dandelion people.
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