Bell herbs and edible flowers
Bell herbs in Fordingbridge grow micro herbs and edible flowers these plants are the new go to decoration for plating your dish with something delicate attractive and super tasty. I went to meet Stephen and Lyn Bellows the owners of Bell Herbs to find out what is involved with this somewhat secretive business. Operating from a barn in Godshill in the middle of The New Forest National Park the couple have spent the last year working on the process of finding the perfect growing conditions for these intense little plants. Next time I am dining out I will have a new appreciation for the work that goes into producing the herbs and flowers that make my dish look so pretty.
Pigeon breast starter from Balmer Lawn Hotel using Bell Herbs.
Under light for 20 hours a day and kept at a constant temperature, watering a measured amount twice a day to ensure the best growing conditions all seems quite complicated to me. I was lucky enough to taste the micro herbs being grown and was struck by the intense flavour of these little plants amazing to think they are only a few weeks old. Bell Herbs has an extensive
produce list already but Stephen is keen to meet the demand of local restaurants and is happy to discuss requests for other herbs for the future.
Currently available
Micro Green Basil
Micro Bulls Blood
Micro Celery
Micro Coriander
Micro Dill
Micro Fennel
Micro Garlic Chives
Micro Lemon Balm
Micro Oriental Mix
Micro Purslane
Micro Rambo Radish
Micro Red Amaranth
Micro Red Stem Radish
Micro Red Vein Sorrel
Micro Rocket
Micro Sage
Micro Tatsoi
Micro Thyme
Standard herbs are available along with a selection of edible flowers. Bell Herbs are proud to be members of The New Forest Marque which is awarded to produce which has been grown, reared, caught, brewed, produced or processed with in the New Forest. Orders can be placed by calling 07710266839 where Lyn or Stephen will be happy to discuss your individual needs.
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