Dandelion

Sobre a planta

Dandelion is a herbaceous plant of the species Taraxacum officinale, known for its edible leaves and yellow flowers. It is used both in food and in traditional medicine due to its nutritional value. It grows easily in different types of soil and adapts well to various environments.

Difficulty

Simple

Sun Exposure

Yes

Water

Regularly

Plant Size

30 CM

Nutrition

Dandelion is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber. It also contains iron, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants.

Humidity

Dandelion requires moderate soil moisture, but it is a quite hardy plant that resists different conditions.

Cleaning

Cleaning consists of removing weeds and taking out dry or damaged leaves.

Temperature

-100 -50 0 50 100

Inaceitavel

Acceptable

Ideal

Sowing

Planting can be done by direct seeding into the soil. The seeds germinate easily, and the plant grows well in varied soils.

Weaknesses

O Gemini disse Susceptible to some leaf pests Vulnerable to fungal diseases Excessive moisture can promote diseases Highly compacted soils can hinder growth Competition with other plants can affect development

Leaves/Fruits

The leaves are green, elongated, and jagged. The plant produces yellow flowers that later form light seeds dispersed by the wind.