Are violet leaves edible?

Are violet leaves edible?

Indeed, you can! Violets, both the leaves and flowers, contain high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A. ... Flowers can be added to salads and soups as garnish. Moderation is important, as this plant does contain a compound called saponin, so eating violet flowers and leaves in excess may cause digestive issues.

How do you dry violet leaves?

Violet Tea Dry violet leaves and flowers in baskets or paper bags. Once completely dry, store in a jar or bag in a cool dark place. Use 1 tablespoon of dried leaf and flower per cup of hot water. Infuse for 10 minutes to several hours.

How do you preserve violets?

Preserving Leaves To dry them, bundle the stem ends of 8 – 12 violet leaves and secure them with a rubber band. Hang them somewhere away from direct light or heat. They should be crispy dry in a week. Remove the rubber band and transfer the dried leaves to a covered glass jar.

How do you prepare wild violets?

To prepare, heat water in a sauce pot, and once it begins to simmer, turn off the heat and add the violets. Stir well a let the violets soak for 24 hours before continuing the process. Strain and add the juice of 1/2 a lemon, and this will turn the color from blue to purple!

When do you spray wild violets?

Fall is the best time of year to control the wild violets. It's a perennial weed with a long tap root on it. Use a broadleaf killer that contains 2,4-D or Dicamba, and it will selectively kill the violets without damaging the grass. Another great wild violet herbicide is called Drive (quinclorac).

How do I kill violets in my lawn?

Use chemical herbicides. If large areas of lawn are affected, violets can be killed selectively with Trimec (a combination of 2,4-D, MCPP and dicamba) or triclopyr (Turflon). Turflon is the herbicide of choice for the lawn industry, but Trimec is more readily available. Two or more applications may be needed.