Are you one of those dandelion gourmets who like to add the leaves to salads or conjure up dandelion honey from the flowers? Or would you rather sow the dandelions for your pets or a bee colony? Either way - the following instructions can help you with the sowing!

Dandelions usually self-seed

The seeds spread on their own

Basically, it is not necessary at all to sow the dandelion directly. If there are already some dandelion plants nearby, they often sow themselves. Before the seeds detach from the seed head, you can harvest them and use them for targeted sowing.

Seeds that are well prepared for self-sowing

The seeds are otherwise spread by the wind and naturally ensure propagation. They owe that to their attached umbrella. They can fly several hundred meters with it.

Furthermore, the seeds are shaped in such a way that they can easily anchor themselves in the ground. They are tapered downwards. They fall to the ground and their tip digs into the ground. If moisture hits them, they are stimulated to germinate.

The best time for targeted sowing

In order to plant a large meadow with dandelions, you should prefer direct sowing. A preculture, which is possible indoors from March, is more suitable for smaller needs. The seeds can be sown outdoors from April/May.

How to do it step by step?

How to proceed with targeted sowing:

  • for pre-cultivation: fill pots with potting soil or herb soil
  • Sow seeds 1 to 2 cm deep
  • keep moist
  • Germination temperature: 15 to 20 °C
  • Germination time: 2 to 4 weeks
  • prick out after 8 to 12 weeks at a distance of 30 cm

Cultivation in the balcony box - possible?

Sowing in a balcony box is not recommended. You can fill the box with nutrient-rich soil. But the dandelion needs a deep underground. It forms a long taproot and would not feel comfortable in the window box.

tips

Once sown, it is difficult to get rid of the dandelion. So think carefully about your sowing!

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Herbs