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Dandelion Pissenlit A Coeur plein (Taraxacum officinale) P

Dandelion seeds - Taraxacum Offincinale - Pissenlit A Coeur plein

Dandelions are usually thoughy of as weeds, but they are actually grown for various reasons. This strain of dandelion seeds are grown to use as a vegetable. Probably the most nutritious green there is. Very rich in minerals and vitamins and beta-carotene. Dandelion's can be used for many culinary uses - The green leaves can be used in salads and soups and the roots can be used as a coffee substitute by roasting and then grinding.
Blanching under a flowerpot will take the bitterness away.
A perennial plant that can grow to 22cm /8.5 inches in height.

Product Part No: V174

Pack size: 350 Seeds

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Price: £2.00

When to Sow

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Additional Details

When to Sow Dandelion Vegetable Seeds

Late March to mid May. These dandelion seeds usually take around 2-4 weeks to germinate, although they can be quite eratic.

Where to Sow

Sow outside in shallow drills and thin out seedlings as they grow to avoid over crowding. Sow in a sunny position as the seeds require light.

Harvest

July to October

Handy Tip

Blanching stems under a flowerpot helps remove some of the bitterness.