Muster-John-Henry (Tagetes minuta)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Tagetes minuta is a ANNUAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf from April to November, in flower in October, and the seeds ripen in November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic seasoning for soups and vegetables. — The dried leaves are used as an aromatic seasoning for soups and vegetables.; They give an apple-like flavour.; An essential oil obtained from the distilled plant, harvested when in flower, is used as a flavouring in ice cream, baked goods, soft drinks etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste places and cultivated ground in S. Europe. (Zone 8)