Dandelion

Pflanzenfamilie

Daisy family (Asteraceae)

Saisonübersicht

Details

Lichtbedarf

Sonnig

Wasserbedarf

Feucht

Boden

Schwer (Ton)

Nährstoffbedarf

Niedrig

Pflanzabstand

30 cm

Reihenabstand

30 cm

Saattiefe

1 cm

Anleitungen

Beschreibung

Dandelion is part of the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is also called dog flower, milk thistle, cow flower, dandelion and monk's head. The roots can be dried, roasted and ground for use as a coffee substitute. The mild tasting leaves are a vitamin rich salad base and it is also used as a medicinal plant. Good food for insects. Dandelion forms long taproots.

Anbautipps

Seeds can also be sown between August and September. Pre-cultivation is possible. Germination after 2-3 weeks at about 18-22°C. The leaves are best harvested in April or May, as they taste freshest then, the flowers between April and June. Dandelion also sows itself. You can also make plant liquid manure from dandelion. The taproots contain lactic acid, so wear old clothes when harvesting or removing.