About Rose Hips
Rose Hips have significant nutritional value, and are the source of genetic
rose seeds.
Some home gardeners do not know that rose hips even exist. A fully mature
rose hip contains seeds to grow new rose plants. The seeds are what botanists
use, as they attempt to develop a new variety of rose or a hybrid.
Rooting of cuttings are the most popular way of rose propagation. Cuttings
creates a bush identical to the mother plant. To create a new variety or
cross, seeds from the rose hip are used.
Rose hips have a number of names, including pig noses, hedge-pedgies, rose
haw, and pixie pears. They are also called the fruit of the rose.
Did you know? Rose Hips are edible. This "Fruit of the Rose" is highly
nutritious, containing more vitamin "C" than citrus fruit. It was used in
Brittain during WWII to help prevent scurvy.
How to Grow Rose Hips:
A lot of home gardeners do not know rose hips even exist. They cut fresh
roses for vases and bouquets. Immediately after blooming on the plant, spent
blooms are usually deadheaded to encourage the plant to produce new blooms.
As a result, home gardeners often do not get the chance to see a rose hip
develop.
It's easy to grow rose hips. Just do not deadhead spent rose blooms. Let
the spent bloom die off. Underneath it is the rose hip. It will develop and
mature over a number of weeks.
Medicinal/Nutritional Uses of Rose Hips:
Over the years, Rose Hips have been used to:
Rose hips are edible . They are a good source of nutrients, most notably
vitamin "C". It is commonly steeped in teas. It is also made into jams, jellies,
syrups, and sauces.
Harvesting Rose Hips:
Harvest Rose Hips after the first frost when they turn a bright red color.
Important Note: Do not harvest rose hips for consumption where
pesticides have been used. It defeats the purpose of healthy foods and
nutrients.
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