Seed no. 1369
Dandelion Thick-leaved
£1.95
In stock · approx. 744 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Requires a prepared soil with plenty of compost. Rake a general fertilizer in a few days before sowing. Sow directly Mar-May. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost. Sow seed thinly 10mm deep in rows 25cm apart. Ideal temp. 15-23°C. Germination takes 7-21 days approx. Thin seedlings to 30cm spacing. Water until established. Harvest leaves as required.
Growing
Prefers a finely prepared, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Keep soil moist.
Cultivation
Harvest by cutting individual leaves approx. 95 days from sowing. Best harvested in cool weather, hot weather harvest can cause bitterness.
| Genus | Dandelion |
|---|---|
| Species | Thick-leaved |
| Family | Vegetable/Herb |
| Seed number | 1369 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Flowers | Mar, Apr, May |
| Seeds per packet | 744 |
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