{"product_id":"dandelion-seeds-true-wild","title":"Dandelion Seeds - True (Wild)","description":"\u003cp\u003e95 Days. \u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e. Heirloom. Open-Pollinated. Annual. Despite being widely considered an invasive garden weed in North America, True Dandelion seeds, also known as \u003cem\u003eWild Dandelion\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most sustainable heirloom grows for both human and insect populations. Not to be confused with Italian Dandelion, which is actually chicory, Non-GMO Wild Dandelion seeds also grow a culinary heirloom leafy green with sweet, nectar-rich blooms. Currently, there are about 100 known garden species of True Dandelion seeds with each one being edible and nutritious from the roots, stems, leaves, up to its flowers. Paper packets to bulk sizing available. ~8,500 Seeds\/Oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing True (Wild) Dandelion Culinary Herb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Dandelion, Wild Dandelion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10, Annual not intended to overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly press without covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Plant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Row Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion Growth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild dandelion seeds mature to a mounded babyleaf mustard-like green 6-9\" tall and 9-12\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion Soil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organically rich, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Temp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate 50-77° F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e has a weed-like hardiness and is considered an invasive species with few pests, insects, or diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated and chicory-like greens with yellow blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWild Dandelion Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter greens similar to chicory, endive, or arugula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO True Dandelion seeds are best if grown directly in the garden after final frost. Wild Dandelion seeds are traditionally cold-stratified (“refrigerated”) a week prior to garden sowing to expedite germination. Lightly press 1-2 dandelion seeds per hole 2-3” apart in the garden in organically rich, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Heirloom Wild Dandelion seeds germinate in 14-21 days, thinning back to 1 per pot or every 9-12” in the garden. \u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e is a tenacious grow listed in the United States as a noxious and invasive weed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue Dandelion seeds have grown a domesticated herbal and vegetable crop for much of human civilization. Open-pollinated Wild Dandelion blooms have been used for culinary uses, herbal remedies, companion planting, dyes, and even harvested to extract a natural latex secretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale True Dandelion Culinary Herb Garden Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 g - Wholesale - Approximately 1,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 8,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 34,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 136,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Wild Dandelion vegetable garden seeds are available for \u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Leaf Market","offers":[{"title":"2 Gram Packet","offer_id":35360078069922,"sku":"48495","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.25 Oz","offer_id":35360078102690,"sku":"42546","price":9.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":35360078135458,"sku":"42547","price":24.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":35360078168226,"sku":"42548","price":71.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":35360078200994,"sku":"42549","price":226.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/dandelion-true-wm_1.jpg?v=1595851279","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/dandelion-seeds-true-wild","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}