100 Pcs Organic Dandelion Herb Seeds-Thick Leaved Dandelion-Great for Salad,Teas,Wines etc -Packed with Lots of Beneficial nutrients-TARAXACUM OFFICINALE-PP038
Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of species commonly known as dandelions. The genus is native to Eurasia and North America
Taraxacum officinale. Cultivated in good garden soil with a bit of balanced organic fertilizer, Dandelions are delectable and nutritious, and a far cry better looking than the ones you find between cracks in the sidewalk. Sow short rows of this wild green's seeds every few weeks from early spring to late summer, and enjoy the young leaves raw in salads. Or cook the mature leaves just like spinach. scatter the edible flower petals over salad, or collect the flower buds (you need a lot of them) for making dandelion wine. The slightly bitter leaves are a rich source of iron and vitamins A, B1, B2, and C.
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) - What many consider to be an obnoxious weed is actually a versatile herb that many gardeners enjoy in their herb gardens! Dandelion seeds will grow everywhere, and they are easy to establish and maintain. The leaves are dark green, long and lance-shaped. The Dandelion herb plant grows from a tightly formed rosette and has a deep, twisted tap root that is rather brittle and breaks easily. The yellow flower is well-recognized and grows on hallow stems that reach 4 to 12 inches in height.
Dandelion herbs are widely used in the kitchen. The leaves are best when they are tender in the spring and again in the fall. They are packed with nutrients like vitamins, beta-carotene, iron and other minerals. Dandelion leaves are often added to tossed salads and the taste is very complementary to other greens. The leaves can also be steamed or sauteed with other vegetables for a side dish. The flowers are used in wine making, and the taproot is edible as well.These sunny yellow flowers have quite a history and stir up many emotions with gardeners, lawn owners and those of us just waiting for the signs of spring.
Dandelions have provided entertainment, medicine, food, and greens full of nutrients to people in the spring after long winters without food rich in vitamins.
Considered one of the best detoxifying herbs.
For a blood cleanser, diuretic and liver stimulant.
The greens also make a great salad or can be cooked and eaten like spinach.
They are extremely healthy too!
Drought Tolerant
How To Grow Dandelion Herb From Seed:
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Zone: 2-12
Timing
Seed every three weeks from March to September for a continuous harvest. Provide frost protection with a cloche or heavy row cover starting in late October, and many mesclun types and mixes will continue to grow all winter.
Starting
Plant in a block or in a wide row. Sprinkle the seeds evenly over prepared, moist soil. Try to space seeds about 1cm (½”) apart. Cover lightly with soil, and firm them in. Four grams of seed will plant a 12m (40′) row that is 7cm (3″) wide, so don’t plant the whole packet at once. For container growing, choose containers that are at least 10cm (4″) deep. Wider is better. The most common mistake is over-planting.
Growing
Moderately fertile soil – particularly if you’re planning mutliple harvests. Dig in 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10′) of row. For containers, use peat or coir based mix with compost added. Water regularly. If growth slows after harvest, use a bit of kelp or fish based fertilizer to provide a boost of nutrition for the next growth spurt.
Harvest
There are two methods of gathering salad greens. You can use scissors to cut everything about 2-5cm (1-2″) from the ground, when the plants are about 10-15cm (3-4″) tall. Or, you can pick individual leaves as they’re needed. The first cutting may contain more brassicas than lettuces (arugula, mizuna) but if you cut the mix back when the leaves are still small, the lettuce will catch up. The salad greens will regrow for a second harvest in another 2 or 3 weeks.
Start Dandelion seeds directly outdoors. Cover the herb seeds lightly and keep them moist. Position the Dandelion herb plants in full sun.
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 4 - 12 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Rich, moist soil, pH 6.1 - 8.5
Temperature: 68 F (20 C)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days: some seed may take up to 60 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow and thinly cover seed
Sowing Rate: 15 - 20 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 16 inches
Few Facts:
• Edible baby leaves
• Edible flowers
• Make dandelion wine
• Matures in 85-95 days
• Open Pollinated seeds