Reviews (6)
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Fiddlehead fern
I love how they mix well with my other plants
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Goes well in a salad
This fern goes well in the salad, they are so good
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Cant wait to eat
I cant wait for them to get larger so I can eat them in a salad, yum!
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Little hiccups
There were some problems with my plants arrival but customer service quickly resolved for me.
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Very Satisfied with this fern
Very satisfied with appearance of fern and also is a great value!
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Would buy again, satisfied
Plants were well packaged and arrived quickly. I planted them the same day they were received, and they've been growing beautifully ever since. Would buy again.
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Shipping Information
We dig plants when your order is received, and ship immediately via US Priority Mail. You will receive a tracking number via email when plants are shipped. All plants are packed to be safe in their packages for up to 3 days after receipt.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. For superior protection for plants in transit, we dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants, and inspect the same day received. You need to report any problems with your order within 3 days. Plant promptly - bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days unless there are weather issues. Keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted, and store in a cool place. Water daily for the first week after planting.
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Description
Fiddlehead Fern is a Distinctive Spiral Shaped Frond Fern
Fiddlehead Fern--Matteuccia Struthiopteris. Also called ostrich fern, or shuttlecock fern, the fiddlehead fern is known for the coiled green shoots that emerge from the soil, called fiddleheads. The fiddleheads themselves are only around for a few weeks, but when they poke their curved green heads out of the ground, you can be sure spring is on the way. The fiddlehead's distinctive spiral shape is the frond or leaf; all rolled up. The newly emergent fiddlehead is edible, a gourmet delicacy enjoyed by many people. Hardy in Zones 3-7, fiddlehead ferns need light to partial shade, but they can tolerate full shade. They can even tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. Mulching ferns can help hold in moisture. Soil for these beautiful ferns can be average to humus-rich. Spreading quickly, these ornamental beauties work well in shaded borders. Their feathery leaves can reach up to more than five feet in length. In the wild, they are often found along woodland streams, so any shady, moist area can be easily enhanced with these gorgeous ferns. Fiddlehead ferns are non-flowering and spread through underground runners, called rhizomes, and dividing them for propagation is easy.
Fiddlehead Ferns are Fabulous in Shade Gardens, along Wall Fronts. They are Stately and Impressive Landscaping Additions
For a short time in the spring, as the fronds poke through the earth, tightly curled at the tip, they are edible. These curls are called a crozier after the curved end of a staff that the bishop carries. You may have noticed them for sale in specialty grocers at a very high price. The taste is a little nutty, slightly bitter, and resembles asparagus. Sautéed in butter with a bit of garlic, they are fabulous. They are an excellent source of antioxidants, with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, they are also immensely in iron and fiber. Best to be harvested in the spring. The rest of the year, these ferns are even more fabulous in your shade garden. If planted in front of a wall or tall hedge, they will be stately and impressive. The graceful, feathery ferns make a marvelous backdrop for flowering plants and show them off. Bleeding hearts and host lilies planted in front of the ferns will be extraordinary.
Fiddlehead FernFiddlehead fern - Matteuccia struthiopteris. This type of fern has a tightly coiled tip that is called a fiddlehead, which can be eaten after being cooked. The more commonly used name for this fern is the ostrich fern, and it is found in temperate climates in North America, central and Northern Europe, and northern Asia. This fern favors riverbanks and sandbars, and its colonies are extremely resistant to flooding due to their vertical crowns but wide laterally reaching stolons. The fronds resemble ostrich plumes, as could be expected from the name. The sterile fronds are green and can grow from 39-67 inches tall and 8-14 inches wide. The fertile fronds are a bit shorter in height at 16-24 inches tall, and they are brown when ripe. They begin to grow during the fall, stand tall during the winter, and produce the fiddleheads in the spring. This plant can be used both for ornamental and culinary purposes. When choosing where to plant, it is important to keep in mind that the plant can grow quite large and if it is not protected from extreme elements in the summer, the leaves can wither into a much less aesthetically pleasing form.
Fiddlehead ferns, also known as ostrich ferns, have a delicious secret. For a short time in the spring, as the fronds poke through the earth, tightly curled at the tip, they are edible. These curls are called a crozier after the curved end of a staff that the bishop carries. You may have noticed them for sale in specialty grocers at a very high price. The taste is a little nutty, slightly bitter, and resembles asparagus. Sautéed in butter with a bit of garlic, they are fabulous. They are a great source of antioxidants, with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, they are also immensely in iron and fiber. Best to be harvested in the spring. The rest of the year, these ferns are even more fabulous in your shade garden. If planted in front of a wall or tall hedge, they will be stately and impressive. The graceful, feathery ferns make a marvelous backdrop for flowering plants and show them off. Bleeding hearts and host lilies planted in front of the ferns will be extraordinary.
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