Dandelion Greens ORGANIC Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds 2025

DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale), "Dente di Leon" is the Italian heirloom dandelion, not the chicory that is often sold as dandelion. This is the same green my Italian Grandmother used every Spring to make her delicious Frite Verde omelette. It is a bitter/sweet flavor. Pick green while young before it blooms. 30-50 days. 50 Seeds.

DYERS: Dandelion root turns wool magenta with alum mordant; purple with tin and vinegar; and yellow without mordant. The flowers also yield a yellow dye.

GROWING TIPS: Easy to grow, but can take 60 days or longer to germinate, and seeds won't all germinate at the same time. Plant as soon as ground can be worked and harvest the young leaves for culinary use. Older leaves are too bitter to be edible. Let your older plants mature through at least one-two growing cycles and harvest the long thick taproots in the fall to roast, grind and add to your coffee or brew on its own. The flowers can be used to make wine.

CherryGal has been providing Organic, non-GMO, Heirloom seeds to the home gardener since 1999. Seeds are either certified organic, or organically grown in my organic garden using sustainable organic practices. Seeds are not treated and are fresh to the year indicated in the title. Packets are small because we want each gardener to be able to afford a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. By growing such a variety, you will be attracting pollinators and adding to the beauty and enjoyment of your backyard garden.