{"title":"Dandelion##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a mix of official dandelion, Taraxacum official sativum, and dandelion-like chicory greens. Also see our Chicory collection. Dandelion is native to Eurasia and now is naturalized throughout North America, southern Africa, South America, New Zealand, Australia, and India. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=dandelion%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edandelion recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catalogna-special-chicory","title":"Catalogna Special chicory","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CHICORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eWhen being grown for perennial roots, directly sow in June or May then thin all summer. When grown for edible leaves, direct sow in April for a summer crop or June and July for a winter crop. Deep taproot loosens compacted soils. Soils rich in available phosphorous are desirable, since phosphorous is essential to early plant development. Most chicories will survive winter temperatures between 20 and 25˚F. Soil pH 5.2–6.2. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,300 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 8 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8-1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e10–12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e48–70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCatalogna Special Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 23,625 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 94,500 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 378m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Highly uniform strain. Long, deep green, slender, deeply cut dandelion-like leaves with white midribs and asparagus like flavor. Quick growing once established, enjoy tender spring stalks. Slow-bolting and upright. May overwinter outdoors in mild winter climates, enjoys early start in greenhouse beds or cold frame. Perennial frequently grown as an annual crop. Also known as Italian Dandelion. Tags: Color: Green, Specialty: Baby Greens, Specialty: Cooking Green, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to northern Middle East to southern Balkan Peninsula. Naturalized to North America, Europe and Australia. Food and medicinal plant used by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for the roots and shoots in spring like dandelion. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=chicory%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echicory recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\" perennial Color: Green, Specialty: Baby Greens, Specialty: Cooking Green, Season: Spring Fall Winter","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":810207193,"sku":"11304","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/CatalognaSpecial_8e9c88f3-fab1-4051-ab4f-a82bb9ea0365.jpg?v=1512527307"},{"product_id":"greens-dandelion","title":"Greens dandelion","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW DANDELION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8 weeks before last frost, plant out after. Or direct sow 1 week before last frost in rows and thin to 6–12”. Before transplant, clip back ends of leaves to encourage new growth. Treat as biannual, sow one year, harvest the next. Keep moist during warm months. Keep the plants picked to enjoy the mildest leaves. Grow in partial to nearly full shade for larger, undivided leaves that stay tender and less bitter longer. Enjoy blanched leaves in the fall by covering with a flower pot for three weeks. Blanching reduces bitterness. Will self-seed and is difficult to remove once established. Plants may survive for 10 to 13 years in undisturbed locations. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.8–7.2. Hardiness zones 3–10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life: 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60–77˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e5–12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGreens Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 42,313 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 169m seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 677m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Cultivated strain with tender, fleshy, dark green leaves, not a chicory. Used as a green vegetable for boiling or in a salad. Roots can be as a substitute for coffee by roasting in an oven until crisp and then grinding. Flowers are used for wine making. Blanche to remove bitterness, squeeze the water out of them, chop them and lightly braise them with strong flavors like bacon, garlic and chiles. Dandelion greens are also lovely served slightly wilted in warm salads, as long as a strong red wine or sherry vinaigrette and\/or rich flavors like a poached egg, toasted nuts or grated cheese round out their flavors. Tags: Color: Green, Season: Spring Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Eurasia and now is naturalized throughout North America, southern Africa, South America, New Zealand, Australia, and India. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=dandelion%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edandelion recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":1085841476,"sku":"13448","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000 Seeds","offer_id":40952942690346,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Greens.jpg?v=1496959296"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/dandelion.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}