Description: (Taraxacum officinale). A sophisticated French play on the immensely nutritious wild dandelion. Dandelion is highly nutritious and contains antioxidants. Its potential health benefits range from weight control to healthier cholesterol. Use the young leaves in salads and the older leaves as boiled greens. Roots can be roasted and used in place of coffee, or lifted and forced during winter, like Belgian endive. We’re proud to offer this European strain of a traditional old favorite!
Dandelion Seeds, Italiko Rosso:
Description: (Cichorium intybus). Beautiful, bright red stems and deep green leaves make this variety a winner! Baby leaves add great tangy flavor to salads, or are good as a cooked green. We offer true Italian seeds for this delicious heirloom, which is not a true dandelion, but rather a member of the chicory family.
Dandelion Seeds, Japanese White:
Description: (Taraxacum albidum). This white dandelion is held in high esteem in Japan. This species is specifically found growing wild in southern Japan. It is not considered an aggressive or weedy dandelion variety. Instead, it is celebrated in its native land as a useful food and medicine plant. Its delicately bitter leaves are lightly boiled into Ohitashi. The snow-white blooms are lightly battered and fried for tempura, and the long tap root is favored both for its culinary potential and its medicinal benefits. Try growing a trifecta of dandelions in pink, yellow, and white for a perfectly pretty pastel presentation!
Description: (Taraxacum pseudoroseum). A darling little wildflower from central Asia, pink dandelion is a much less prolific relative of the common yellow dandelion. While a pink dandelion may seem unusual to American gardeners, the pastel blooms can be found growing along forest edge lines, meadows, and roadsides in their native range. Leaves, roots, and blooms of pink dandelion are edible; they are slightly less bitter than the common yellow dandelion. The 1-2 inch blooms are pink with a lemon-cream center, making them incredibly alluring to butterflies, honeybees, and other pollinators. The pink dandelion is a rich source of vitamin A.
