suburban homestead I always thought so as well. Even though its technically an "invasive" species in the NW, I've always considered it just another wild flower. Thanks for watching Siloe!
Another excellent thing to look for is that there are 3-pronged little leaf structures poking out in all directions from under the flower head. They're present, curled up when dry, under the curled up head of the dried flower head gone to seed. That and the scent/taste (very small nibble) is what I use to identify the most!
Thankyou... I have the need for this beautiful essence and they are growing like crazy in my garden... A sign for sure... thanks for your passion... 🙏❤
Great Video Henry. I've watched every one you've made. Sonner or later I'm actually going to be able to identify all the different plants I see out on walks. Cheers!!
Jim Conner Hi Jim! Thank you very much :] That's the idea behind these videos is in hopes of getting people out to realize how much food is actually growing around them. Cheers!!
Growing Things I used the leaves in my spaghetti sauce last night, and I have a few drying out for the future. The first time I ever boiled the roots and ate them I was shocked at how remarkable the carrot flavor was :]
I also thought that it was poisonous but have been researching about it and that's what brought me here...I'm glad to have found your channel. I'll be harvesting this plant this week. Looking forward in trying it out!
@@TheNorthwestForager - I heartily agree - I lived in the Puget Sound for over thirty years - owned several pieces of property there and did a lot of gardening - while working in my garden I found some lovely wild carrots and enjoyed eating them while digging in the dirt - until I experienced a mysterious illness that had me quite sick for over a week - I was feverish, delirious and weak… I never knew what hit me and thought at the time it was food related from some restaurant meal I had eaten… some years later I discovered I had actually eaten a bit of hemlock because I wasn’t aware at the time that it WAS hemlock - luckily I survived - Be sure you know what it is you are foraging BEFORE you put it on your mouth!
I really wanted to ask you a civil and respectful question which wasn't spam or self-promotion but I guess I can't now after reading your "questioning" guidelines. Thanks for the good video 👍🏻👍🏻🥕
In older Southern African American culture [Creole/Louisiana] the young leaves are cooked with mustard greens to add a distinct flavor. Older people call the leaves pepper grass.
@@TheNorthwestForager Yes, there is a certain ratio. Cook about 20 bunches of mustard greens and add about a half gallon ziploc bag of the leaves. The leaves have an effect of a natural laxative if you use too much. Also we pick the leaves when the arw very young. Pick them before they make seeds or flowers. Basically the are still flat on the ground. You can identify them from crowsfoot by the distinct smell. They grow wild just about anywhere but i often find them in sugar cane fields after harvest
Great video. Thank you. I was told you had to split the root & take out the core.,before eating the root. Can you show how to prepare the root for eating.
Hi Hank, I found your channel through the outdoor creators Facebook group and wanted to stop by. I’ve seen quite a bit of what look like carrot tops while hiking, Fennel tops too. I had never thought of the stems being edible. I will remember those identifying traits next time I see them. thanks for putting this together; you have a new subscriber in Utah :) -Amos
I've heard that about cow parsnip and wild turnip, though I dont have much experience with them. Fortunately once a person has become familiar with them you can certainly see differences between cow parsnip and wild carrot.
We are starting to learn what wild plants on our property we can eat . We are in the beginning stages of a permaculture farm. Thx for the sub I hope you enjoy our channel as much as we enjoy yours
Wow, i wonder what the flavour of wild carrot. Sometimes slective breeding to accuire bigger edible parts causes the flavour goes bland. Same case with strawberry, wild strawberry is much smaller but much more sweeter.
The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants - Department of the Army Edible Wild Plants: Wildd Foods from Dirt to Plate - John Kallas, PhD. Sadly neither had wild carrots, but I find both to be very good.
Our national anthem came from the TANSI plant. " O - TANSI YOU SEE ". Always hated that song and too damn hard to sing. I really loved - MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE - SONG.
Outstanding quality video. Thanks for sharing a wealth of knowledge . Time to watch more of your videos. Feel free to check out some of my videos as well. I'm going to give you a shout out in one of my upcoming videos. Keep up the good work. -Eric
Another great video Hank. I've gotta catch up on watching the new ones! Wild carrot is also a beautiful plant, in my opinion
suburban homestead I always thought so as well. Even though its technically an "invasive" species in the NW, I've always considered it just another wild flower. Thanks for watching Siloe!
Another excellent thing to look for is that there are 3-pronged little leaf structures poking out in all directions from under the flower head. They're present, curled up when dry, under the curled up head of the dried flower head gone to seed. That and the scent/taste (very small nibble) is what I use to identify the most!
Thankyou... I have the need for this beautiful essence and they are growing like crazy in my garden... A sign for sure... thanks for your passion... 🙏❤
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for this video. You took your time. I hope you are still making videos today.
Thank You! 😎God Bless 🕊️🙂
Great Video Henry. I've watched every one you've made. Sonner or later I'm actually going to be able to identify all the different plants I see out on walks. Cheers!!
Jim Conner Hi Jim! Thank you very much :] That's the idea behind these videos is in hopes of getting people out to realize how much food is actually growing around them. Cheers!!
that's awesome I have tasted this plant before and it is a strong carrot flavor to it
Growing Things I used the leaves in my spaghetti sauce last night, and I have a few drying out for the future. The first time I ever boiled the roots and ate them I was shocked at how remarkable the carrot flavor was :]
I also thought that it was poisonous but have been researching about it and that's what brought me here...I'm glad to have found your channel. I'll be harvesting this plant this week. Looking forward in trying it out!
Just be careful, because misidentification can lead to accidental poisoning.
@@TheNorthwestForager Thank you for your concern, I can easily recognize it without a problem.
@@TheNorthwestForager - I heartily agree - I lived in the Puget Sound for over thirty years - owned several pieces of property there and did a lot of gardening - while working in my garden I found some lovely wild carrots and enjoyed eating them while digging in the dirt - until I experienced a mysterious illness that had me quite sick for over a week - I was feverish, delirious and weak… I never knew what hit me and thought at the time it was food related from some restaurant meal I had eaten… some years later I discovered I had actually eaten a bit of hemlock because I wasn’t aware at the time that it WAS hemlock - luckily I survived - Be sure you know what it is you are foraging BEFORE you put it on your mouth!
Damn this thing grows everywhere here, gotta go grab some tomorrow.
Oh hey Stein.
I really wanted to ask you a civil and respectful question which wasn't spam or self-promotion but I guess I can't now after reading your "questioning" guidelines. Thanks for the good video 👍🏻👍🏻🥕
Very informative. I especially appreciated the side by side comparisons.
In older Southern African American culture [Creole/Louisiana] the young leaves are cooked with mustard greens to add a distinct flavor. Older people call the leaves pepper grass.
I would love to try that. Is there a specific ratio or recipe you'd recommend?
@@TheNorthwestForager Yes, there is a certain ratio. Cook about 20 bunches of mustard greens and add about a half gallon ziploc bag of the leaves. The leaves have an effect of a natural laxative if you use too much. Also we pick the leaves when the arw very young. Pick them before they make seeds or flowers. Basically the are still flat on the ground. You can identify them from crowsfoot by the distinct smell. They grow wild just about anywhere but i often find them in sugar cane fields after harvest
Thanks for the info on the wild carrot, liked #10
Great video. Thank you. I was told you had to split the root & take out the core.,before eating the root. Can you show how to prepare the root for eating.
Hi Hank, I found your channel through the outdoor creators Facebook group and wanted to stop by. I’ve seen quite a bit of what look like carrot tops while hiking, Fennel tops too. I had never thought of the stems being edible. I will remember those identifying traits next time I see them. thanks for putting this together; you have a new subscriber in Utah :)
-Amos
Thanks Amos. The carrot stalks are a treat. I'm sure I don't have to tell you but just be sure when I.D.ing them!
I heard the lookalike valerian can cause sun sensitivity of the skin, that has touched it.
I've heard that about cow parsnip and wild turnip, though I dont have much experience with them. Fortunately once a person has become familiar with them you can certainly see differences between cow parsnip and wild carrot.
I have tried tasting this while hiking. It does smell like carrot but is very stringy and kinda woody. Maybe best to gather them while very small.
I was always told it was poisonous too. Glad to find it is not so, it is so common here.
very informative
LCJ farms Thank you sir, I see that you have put your attention towards natures produce as well. I subbed!
We are starting to learn what wild plants on our property we can eat . We are in the beginning stages of a permaculture farm. Thx for the sub I hope you enjoy our channel as much as we enjoy yours
You juices them as raw food yummy yummy
Wow, i wonder what the flavour of wild carrot. Sometimes slective breeding to accuire bigger edible parts causes the flavour goes bland. Same case with strawberry, wild strawberry is much smaller but much more sweeter.
Great vid
It would have been useful to have actually given some tips as to when in the year to harvest the various parts of the plant.
do you have a list of books you could recommend for foraging ?
The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants - Department of the Army
Edible Wild Plants: Wildd Foods from Dirt to Plate - John Kallas, PhD.
Sadly neither had wild carrots, but I find both to be very good.
And if you ever plan on going Mushroom Hunting, I'd recommend "Mushrooms Demystified".
WARNING: If you accidentally eat hemlock, you will die!
Our national anthem came from the TANSI plant. " O - TANSI YOU SEE ". Always hated that song and too damn hard to sing. I really loved - MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE - SONG.
Lol these things grow all over my neighbors yard. I'll have to go eat some.
Outstanding quality video. Thanks for sharing a wealth of knowledge . Time to watch more of your videos. Feel free to check out some of my videos as well. I'm going to give you a shout out in one of my upcoming videos. Keep up the good work. -Eric
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