tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post115637336734894186..comments2023-09-06T03:55:07.903-07:00Comments on Real Food & Scandalous Gardening Secrets: Crimson CloverUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post-68945106065549650522012-12-11T10:00:31.811-08:002012-12-11T10:00:31.811-08:00Hi Debra,
Personally, in debates about whether a ...Hi Debra,<br /><br />Personally, in debates about whether a plant is edible or not, I like to depend on the historical record. And I have never run across any ethnobotanical information that claims Crimson Clover was anyone's traditional food or medicine. That to me is much more important information than knowing whether anyone has poisoned themselves with it or not. (Of course, if anyone had poisoned themselves with it--that would be something to pay close attention to!) My feeling is that when traditional cultures have made long use of a plant, over many generations, that generally we find that usage that conforms to those norms is safe. Not always, though, and so I confer with you, caution, and ample research is wise. And always, always make double and triple sure of your identification and that the plant is healthy with no mildew, mold, or other potential source of toxins.Harvesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317944232551873144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post-88202362318321888252012-12-11T09:25:45.772-08:002012-12-11T09:25:45.772-08:00I was curious about crimsom clover being non-edibl...I was curious about crimsom clover being non-edible so I researched it. I understand red clover and crimsom clover are not the same plant. But from what I am reading the problem may possibly be that any raw clover blossom is more difficult to digest. There were sites that listed it as edible and sites that listed it as non-edible and yet no where did I read that it was poisonous. I recommend caution when trying any plant for the first time, whether in the raw state or tinctures, pills, or teas. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17774724932872256706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post-89268584910551320372007-05-21T17:45:00.000-07:002007-05-21T17:45:00.000-07:00Carly,I am glad you had fun with your ice cream ad...Carly,<BR/><BR/>I am glad you had fun with your ice cream adventure - I must point out that crimson clover and red clover are not the same plant. While red clover is considered edible - crimson clover is not. I did notice that you actually made ice cream with the crimson clover - apparently it is not poisonous. However, I know about other honest mistakes that turned out far worse. Please be careful.Harvesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317944232551873144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post-54200927222691540332007-05-20T14:47:00.000-07:002007-05-20T14:47:00.000-07:00Might I recommend making ice cream with your Crims...Might I recommend making ice cream with your Crimson Clover? I made a batch this year, and it was a hit! I found your site when I was looking up info on the herb, while writing a blog post on my ice cream adventures this spring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post-1158513929034110112006-09-17T10:25:00.000-07:002006-09-17T10:25:00.000-07:00Hi Petunia, Or maybe it's Petunia's Gardener . . ....Hi Petunia, <BR/><BR/>Or maybe it's Petunia's Gardener . . . The crimson clover might not bloom for you over the winter, but it still makes a great cover crop, and when turned under will add nitrogen and organic matter to your soil . . .<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by!Harvesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317944232551873144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post-1158461520927779632006-09-16T19:52:00.000-07:002006-09-16T19:52:00.000-07:00Thanks for the info. I have been reading on it an...Thanks for the info. I have been reading on it and thought it would be good for my beds not in use over the winter. We might squeak out enough light over the winter in w. wa, but it won't be sun, more gray skys.Petunia's Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294826235747207917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20713191.post-1156464304073823492006-08-24T17:05:00.000-07:002006-08-24T17:05:00.000-07:00Hi Firefly!Thanks for stopping by. I wanted to vi...Hi Firefly!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. I wanted to visit your blog but you do not have access to your profile turned on - so I can't find your blog. :(<BR/><BR/>I hope the Crimson clover makes you as happy as it makes me. I just love the garden.Harvesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317944232551873144noreply@blogger.com