Cookbook:Fireweed

Fireweed is a traditional spring and summer food. The young shoots, leaves, and stems can be eaten, along with the roots and flowers.

Harvest

 * Mt. Shuksan & Mt. Baker
 * Spring & Summer (July-September)
 * Cut off the sideshoots

Nutrition

 * Excellent source of vitamin A, B & C
 * Good source of Iron and Protein

Preservation and storage

 * Air dry for two days and store in a container (cool dry place)
 * Wash then air dry, store in covered container in refrigerator
 * Can be stored up to 24 months, in dry conditions