“Taraxacum officinale”
PLANT AVAILABILITY: From Late Summer / Early Winter
POT SIZE: 1L
Dandelion is a hardy and versatile plant with a long history of culinary and traditional herbal use. The young leaves have a pleasantly bitter flavour and can be enjoyed fresh in salads, sandwiches or added to cooked dishes. The flowers are also edible, while the roots can be roasted and ground to make a popular caffeine-free coffee alternative. We recommend researching the traditional uses and properties of this familiar but fascinating plant to learn more.
Dandelion is a hardy perennial with bright yellow flowers and can grow up to approximately 30 cm high. It is highly adaptable and can thrive in a wide range of conditions.
Season: Late Summer / Early Winter onwards
Soil: Adaptable to most soil types; prefers reasonably well-drained soil
Watering: Water regularly while establishing; relatively drought tolerant once established
Position: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fertilising: Compost, Manure or Liquid Feed
Use: Young leaves can be eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches or cooked as a leafy vegetable. Flowers are edible and can be used fresh. Roots can be harvested, dried, roasted and ground as a traditional caffeine-free coffee alternative.
Growing Tips: Dandelion is an extremely hardy and adaptable plant. Harvest young leaves regularly for a milder flavour. Allow flowers to mature if you wish to collect seed, or remove spent flowers to help manage self-seeding.
Companion Plants: Dandelion can be incorporated into herb, food and edible gardens and is an excellent plant for gardeners interested in edible and traditional-use species.
Available for pick up from our nursery in Maida Vale (6057) , Perth, WA.
Please note that our nursery is not open to the public and plant pick ups are available Saturdays between 9:00am–10:00am only. Please ensure you are able to collect during this time before placing your order. Orders must be collected within 14 days of purchase unless arranged otherwise.
“Taraxacum officinale”
PLANT AVAILABILITY: From Late Summer / Early Winter
POT SIZE: 1L
Dandelion is a hardy and versatile plant with a long history of culinary and traditional herbal use. The young leaves have a pleasantly bitter flavour and can be enjoyed fresh in salads, sandwiches or added to cooked dishes. The flowers are also edible, while the roots can be roasted and ground to make a popular caffeine-free coffee alternative. We recommend researching the traditional uses and properties of this familiar but fascinating plant to learn more.
Dandelion is a hardy perennial with bright yellow flowers and can grow up to approximately 30 cm high. It is highly adaptable and can thrive in a wide range of conditions.
Season: Late Summer / Early Winter onwards
Soil: Adaptable to most soil types; prefers reasonably well-drained soil
Watering: Water regularly while establishing; relatively drought tolerant once established
Position: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fertilising: Compost, Manure or Liquid Feed
Use: Young leaves can be eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches or cooked as a leafy vegetable. Flowers are edible and can be used fresh. Roots can be harvested, dried, roasted and ground as a traditional caffeine-free coffee alternative.
Growing Tips: Dandelion is an extremely hardy and adaptable plant. Harvest young leaves regularly for a milder flavour. Allow flowers to mature if you wish to collect seed, or remove spent flowers to help manage self-seeding.
Companion Plants: Dandelion can be incorporated into herb, food and edible gardens and is an excellent plant for gardeners interested in edible and traditional-use species.
Available for pick up from our nursery in Maida Vale (6057) , Perth, WA.
Please note that our nursery is not open to the public and plant pick ups are available Saturdays between 9:00am–10:00am only. Please ensure you are able to collect during this time before placing your order. Orders must be collected within 14 days of purchase unless arranged otherwise.
