Dandelion Plant

Taraxacum Officinale - Dandelion Plant

They tolerate a wide variety of soils‚ and their deep taproot means they can reach nutrients that other plants cannot‚ also allowing them to resist drought conditions․ The leaves are toothed and grow in a rosette at the base․ Plant's Leaves The leaves are also commonly eaten in salads‚ with a flavor somewhat similar to arugula but slightly more bitter․ The plant is high in vitamins A‚ C, and K‚ potassium‚ calcium‚ and iron․

Plant's Leaves

Uses of the dandelion plant

Parts of the plant have been used in customary medicine to treat liver ailments‚ digestive conditions‚ and skin conditions‚ but further research is required to fully comprehend its medicinal properties․

Still, if you want to make the most of this highly productive crop, you are going to want to know what conditions it prefers․

Where to plant

They prefer a full sun position in moist conditions and are tolerant of almost any soil․ For leaf production‚ a part shade position is preferred to avoid bitterness in the leaves․ The entire flower may be picked․ If the long taproot in the ground is not disturbed‚ a flower can be obtained each year for several years․ The seed head is remarkably spherical‚ and the golden yellow flower heads are similar․ When well established‚ the plants are very ornamental; flowers are produced in two flushes in the growing season․ These properties make the plant a very desirable addition to the garden․ Blooming The flowers are bright yellow and occur as a dense‚ colorful‚ roundish cluster․ The flowers are insect-pollinated‚ by bees and other insects‚ and are among the first to appear in the spring․ The stalks range from 2 in (5․1 cm) to slightly more than 14 in (35 cm) high‚ depending on growing conditions․ The flower heads are 1 inch (2․5 cm) in diameter․ The plants bloom in early spring and from mid- to late fall․ In summer‚ the heads close at the hottest part of the day; however, this does not affect the harvestability of the flowers․

Blooming The flowers are bright yellow and occur as a dense‚ colorful‚ roundish cluster․ The flowers are insect-pollinated‚ by bees and other insects‚ and are among the first to appear in the spring․ The stalks range from 2 in (5․1 cm) to slightly more than 14 in (35 cm) high‚ depending on growing conditions․ The flower heads are 1 inch (2․5 cm) in diameter․ The plants bloom in early spring and from mid- to late fall․ In summer‚ the heads close at the hottest part of the day; however, this does not affect the harvestability of the flowers․

Plant bare-root stock as soon as it arrives, in well-drained soil with full to partial sun unless noted otherwise above. Water deeply once a week during the first growing season to establish a strong root system.

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