This beautiful daisy like weed loves porous moist soil especially in temperatures from 10C to 18C. In warmer zones ,partial shade is needed to protect leaves from hot sun rays.White Dandelions have 1 foot lenght of leaves and possibly the mature plants spread more than 26 inches.flowers are usually more than an inch.
White dandelion has larger seeds compared to yellow specie.Germination is not 100% but usually below 50% of total seed number.
Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.Easy to transplant while seedlings are young.this plant has long root system.direct sowing is recommended for better results.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Taraxacum is a very hardy plant.pick young leaves for salads or stir fry greens
These estimates for how long Taraxacum takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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dandelion/ dandelaw
Taraxacum Albidum