DANDELION 2000 SEEDS BULK TARAXACUM OFFICINALE Herbal Greens Healthy Tea Edible * This ubiquitous plant bares the familiar yellow flower we're all familiar with in the Spring. However, the Dandelion is a SUPERB plant. * The Dandelion is excellent for loosening heavy soil structure with its powerful taproot that also mines minerals, and can store them in its tissues. * The young leaves of the Dandelion are excellent in salads, and is commonly used in European cuisine, and is also rich in antioxidants. * The white tap root of the Dandelion is a coffee substitute. * Very tough plant that can withstand extremes in Sun, temperature and pest pressure. * The Dandelion with its wonderful growth rate and adaptability is being investigated for possible health promoting properties. * It is likely that there are phytonutrients in the Dandelion that make it such a survivor! * We have also found that our cats like to nibble on the young growing Dandelion seedlings, so could probably be used for a catnip replacement. * The Dandelion has 4 times more calcium than Broccoli, over 7 times the Vitamin K and almost 2 times the Vitamin A!! * The Dandelion leaves can also be used as a Tea. * Dandelion is now being used in the production of wine. Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full/Part Shade Days to Germination-7-21 Planting Depth-Surface Sow as Light is Needed for Germination. Just lightly press into soil mix so seeds are still exposed to light. Sowing-Direct or Indoors Days to Maturity-95