Planetagarden
- Can you just pick dandelions and eat them?
- Can you grow your own dandelions?
- How long does it take for a dandelion to grow from seed?
- Do dandelions have a purpose?
Can you just pick dandelions and eat them?
Simply pick young greens (older ones are more bitter) and add them to a tossed salad. While you can make a salad out of just the dandelion greens, it tends to be too bitter for many people, especially kids.
Can you grow your own dandelions?
Dandelions can be sown outdoors four to six weeks before the last frost. Sow seed directly, and once they've sprouted above the soil, thin so they are six to eight inches apart. Dandelions readily reseed themselves but often in places where you'd rather they didn't grow.
How long does it take for a dandelion to grow from seed?
Seed Maturity
It takes between nine and 15 days for the dandelion bloom to fully mature into the puffy, ripe seed head. This time frame also depends on the temperature and conditions. The plant seeds mature faster in dry, warm weather.
Do dandelions have a purpose?
They've found a niche in nature — because they're one of the first plants to flower in spring, they play an important role as an early source of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. Early flowering dandelions help bees and other pollinators.
