In spring, you may have already seen small flowers on the rosehip. As soon as autumn comes, they give way to small reddish berries, to the delight of our palates.
This is then the perfect time to pick them, but you can wait for the first frosts, the rose hips will then be softer and more acidic. Watch out for thorns while picking!
You can then eat the raw berries (don’t forget to remove the hairs that are inside and which are very irritating for the intestines). With them, the full of vitamins is guaranteed! But France Bleu offers you to cook them in order to add a touch of originality to many of your dishes.
- Rather enriched jam recipe, by Jean-Michel Obrecht, expert gardener at Ferme Obrecht in Handschuheim. An original jam with a very surprising taste.
- Duck breast and rose hip recipea duck breast with multiple flavors.
- The Different Ways to Eat Raw Rosehip, by Cécile Mathé, amateur herbalist. Cooked or raw, it’s a treat.
Video : Rosehip is so good
What are the benefits of rose hips?
The mild, sweet and tangy taste of rose hips is not its only asset! Its health benefits are definitely there. For the cooler days ahead, rose hips are your best ally to fight fatigue, but that’s not all! It will prevent colds, flu, diarrhea, constipation… Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, rose hips are ready to accompany you throughout this autumn/winter period.
How to take care of your dog rose?
As soon as spring sets in, consider putting a little bit of organic fertilizer in your rosehip, this will help it bloom. Also remember to mulch it to avoid weeds. Then, to stimulate the appearance of new shoots and to make the rosehip prettier, it is necessary to cut off the faded flowers. Similarly, to keep it looking good, it is advisable to prune it once a year, when flowering is over. Once autumn arrives, it is necessary to propagate the rosehip by cutting. Cuttings that you will keep moist during the winter, in a sheltered place, in the north and in the shade. The following spring, transplant your cuttings to their final location.
Your rosehip will thank you!