Bloom of the Day Photos: March 8th, 2013: Princess Protea (Protea grandiceps) by Kell, 0 by Kell

Kell wrote:
You are brave, Kin. I have never even tried one, ick! My husband even eats the baby ones that are pickled. I prefer my food headless. LOL They would be so cool to watch swimming, David!

Qwilter, you have been all over! The barbecued big squid is a bit chewy too. They serve it with a spicy mayo dip. That makes it better! LOL

Thought you all might enjoy this photo by a protea grower here in California. I saw it on Facebook after I left this thread. Makes me want to grow them all! Which BTW, I have tried too but have successfully killed them all. They prefer less of everything including soil richness and fertilizer. My soil has been so enriched for years for my roses that it kills protea dead!