primroses

[Denise aka Martini]

Hi all! just quick question Primroses edible or non edible and if edible what bits plz thanks

[Ron Magpie]

Hmmm, I'd be a bit cautious, they can cause allergic reactions in humans. May not affect torts at all, of course, but...

[Mrs Mental]

I think they are a no no - I cant remember seeing them on any of the lists

[Denise aka Martini]

ugh. typical, was in my local B n Q and saw box of primroses had been reduced, so i thought mmm i will see if my tortoises can have them, i did read evening primroses are ok, but i guess it sounds like these sort arent, oh well never mind, rather be safe than sorry, thanks guys

[Ron Magpie]

Checked out one of my herbal books () and it confirmed that in humans they can cause a kind of contact dermatitis- if the humans happen to be allergic. Again, I have no idea whether or how that applies to torts, but probably better to err on the side of caution. You can always get them some winter pansies!

[Denise aka Martini]

Thanks hun, yeah funny enough i was looking at some winter pansies before i saw the primroses, ok back to BnQ tomorrow.

[katyg]

Is it ok to feed pansies and things from Garden centres? I just assumed they would have lots of pesticides and stuff on them? I have been tempted as I lost all my garden ones in the snow!

[Mrs Mental]

Originally Posted by katyg

Is it ok to feed pansies and things from Garden centres? I just assumed they would have lots of pesticides and stuff on them? I have been tempted as I lost all my garden ones in the snow!

Leave them outside to 'weather' for a couple of weeks plus I always chuck away the first lot of flowers and that way they're clean