how can I tell when rose hips are ripe?

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how can I tell when rose hips are ripe?

and can i make them into a tea?

2007-06-28 18:10:40 · 3 answers · asked by gala w 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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They should be a bright red color...and YES they can be made into a very healthy tea...just cut the hips...(wild hips are best)in half...steep for about 7 mins...add sugar(honey is better,try orange blossom honey)...to taste...The hips of the rosa species, also make great candy...and are a healthful addition to some granola bars...

2007-06-28 21:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by philip h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

when they are a beautiful orangey red colour-yes they make beautiful tea and also syrup

2007-06-29 03:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by meema 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They will be red in colour

2007-06-29 07:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by ASK A.S. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋