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Eating Sorrel shoots
I have several clumps of wild sorrel which is throwing up flower
shoots, they seem to be growing several inches a day. I am wondering if they are edible whilst they are still in the "Spur"? Has anyone tried them? David Hill Abacus Nurseries |
Eating Sorrel shoots
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I have several clumps of wild sorrel which is throwing up flower shoots, they seem to be growing several inches a day. I am wondering if they are edible whilst they are still in the "Spur"? Has anyone tried them? David Hill Abacus Nurseries I have never tried to eat them but my old horse used to love sorrel, he would eat right down to the roots. It is said to be poisonous to horses but it never did him any harm kate |
Eating Sorrel shoots
In article , "Kate Morgan" writes: | ... | I have several clumps of wild sorrel which is throwing up flower | shoots, they seem to be growing several inches a day. | I am wondering if they are edible whilst they are still in the "Spur"? | Has anyone tried them? | | I have never tried to eat them but my old horse used to love sorrel, he | would eat right down to the roots. It is said to be poisonous to horses but | it never did him any harm Any herbivore that is excessively sensitive to oxalic acid was purged from the evolutionary tree long ago. It's the quantity that is the issue - too much is poisonous to humans, too. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Eating Sorrel shoots
"Dave Hill" wrote in message ... I have several clumps of wild sorrel which is throwing up flower shoots, they seem to be growing several inches a day. I am wondering if they are edible whilst they are still in the "Spur"? Has anyone tried them? David Hill Abacus Nurseries Yes and they're delicious. I wish I could grow them or buy them. Mary |
Eating Sorrel shoots
On 13/5/08 23:14, in article , "Nick
Maclaren" wrote: In article , "Kate Morgan" writes: | ... | I have several clumps of wild sorrel which is throwing up flower | shoots, they seem to be growing several inches a day. | I am wondering if they are edible whilst they are still in the "Spur"? | Has anyone tried them? | | I have never tried to eat them but my old horse used to love sorrel, he | would eat right down to the roots. It is said to be poisonous to horses but | it never did him any harm Any herbivore that is excessively sensitive to oxalic acid was purged from the evolutionary tree long ago. It's the quantity that is the issue - too much is poisonous to humans, too. Is it? I didn't know that - sorrel soup is one of my favourite summer dishes. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
Eating Sorrel shoots
In article , Sacha writes: | | Any herbivore that is excessively sensitive to oxalic acid was purged | from the evolutionary tree long ago. It's the quantity that is the | issue - too much is poisonous to humans, too. | | Is it? I didn't know that - sorrel soup is one of my favourite summer | dishes. Oh, yes. It's the same toxin as in rhubarb leaves. I wouldn't worry, as the amount you have to eat to poison yourself is excessive. It isn't something that you should eat in large quantities every day for a month, though. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Eating Sorrel shoots
On 14/5/08 11:34, in article , "Nick
Maclaren" wrote: In article , Sacha writes: | | Any herbivore that is excessively sensitive to oxalic acid was purged | from the evolutionary tree long ago. It's the quantity that is the | issue - too much is poisonous to humans, too. | | Is it? I didn't know that - sorrel soup is one of my favourite summer | dishes. Oh, yes. It's the same toxin as in rhubarb leaves. I wouldn't worry, as the amount you have to eat to poison yourself is excessive. It isn't something that you should eat in large quantities every day for a month, though. Very unlikely but thanks! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
Eating Sorrel shoots
On 14/5/08 11:57, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Wed, 14 May 2008 11:50:24 +0100, Sacha wrote: snip Can it be used to remove rust stains? Never tried. Have you tried Coca Cola or brown sauce? Bleeaaah! On the *rust*, Martin!! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
Eating Sorrel shoots
On 14/5/08 11:58, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Wed, 14 May 2008 11:49:58 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 14/5/08 11:34, in article , "Nick Maclaren" wrote: In article , Sacha writes: | | Any herbivore that is excessively sensitive to oxalic acid was purged | from the evolutionary tree long ago. It's the quantity that is the | issue - too much is poisonous to humans, too. | | Is it? I didn't know that - sorrel soup is one of my favourite summer | dishes. Oh, yes. It's the same toxin as in rhubarb leaves. I wouldn't worry, as the amount you have to eat to poison yourself is excessive. It isn't something that you should eat in large quantities every day for a month, though. Very unlikely but thanks! Nobody can eat large quantities of rhubarb everyday, without serious side effects. :) Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeenuff! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
Eating Sorrel shoots
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from Martin contains these words: Can it be used to remove rust stains? Yes, but you'd need to bleach the solution so's not to exchange the stains... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Eating Sorrel shoots
The message
from Martin contains these words: Nobody can eat large quantities of rhubarb everyday, without serious side effects. :) End-effects, Shirley? -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Eating Sorrel shoots
On May 14, 12:14 pm, Rusty Hinge 2
wrote: The message from Martin contains these words: Can it be used to remove rust stains? Yes, but you'd need to bleach the solution so's not to exchange the stains... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig RUSTY!! You've been gone for ages! Welcome back. Des |
Eating Sorrel shoots
On 14/5/08 12:15, in article ,
"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote: The message from Martin contains these words: Nobody can eat large quantities of rhubarb everyday, without serious side effects. :) End-effects, Shirley? Hallo, Rusty! Good to see you! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
Eating Sorrel shoots
On May 14, 12:15 pm, Rusty Hinge 2
wrote: The message from Martin contains these words: Nobody can eat large quantities of rhubarb everyday, without serious side effects. :) End-effects, Shirley? -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig Hello Stranger! Where have you been???? Welcome back. Judith |
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