95 Days. Taraxacum officinale. Heirloom. Open-Pollinated. Annual. Despite being widely considered an invasive garden weed in North America, True Dandelion seeds, also known as Wild Dandelion, 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.
Growing True (Wild) Dandelion Culinary Herb Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale
- Common Names: Common Dandelion, Wild Dandelion
- Dandelion Hardiness Zones: 3-10, Annual not intended to overwinter
- Days to Maturity: 95 days
- Seed Planting Depth: Lightly press without covering
- Garden Plant Spacing: 9-12"
- Garden Row Spacing: 12-24"
- Dandelion Growth Habit: Wild dandelion seeds mature to a mounded babyleaf mustard-like green 6-9" tall and 9-12" wide
- Dandelion Soil Preference: Organically rich, fertile, well-drained
- Grow Temp Preference: Moderate 50-77° F
- Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
- Pests/Diseases/Troubleshooting: Taraxacum officinale has a weed-like hardiness and is considered an invasive species with few pests, insects, or diseases.
- Dandelion Color: Serrated and chicory-like greens with yellow blooms
- Wild Dandelion Flavor: Bitter greens similar to chicory, endive, or arugula
Non-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. Taraxacum officinale is a tenacious grow listed in the United States as a noxious and invasive weed.
True 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.
Wholesale True Dandelion Culinary Herb Garden Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 600 Seeds
- 7 g - Wholesale - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 8,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 34,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 136,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Wild Dandelion vegetable garden seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on orders over $45.