Dandelion seeds

Common name: Dandelion Scientific name: Cichorium intybus var. foliosum Also called: Tarakhshoon, Chicory, Dandelion, Srees, Laa'a. Original habitat of the dandelion plant: • Europe and the Mediterranean region, but it spreads in most areas of the Arab world. Description of the dandelion plant: • The dandelion has red leaves and is sometimes called Italian red dandelion. It is a perennial plant, growing like leafy vegetables, with red leaves and white veins. It has a bitter taste and a spicy flavor that softens when grilled or roasted. Description of the dandelion flower: • Its flowers are round, orange to yellow in color, and in some species blue. Rarely, they are red or white. The flowers bloom in the morning and close tightly in the evening. Uses and benefits of the dandelion plant: • Edible and tasty. • Contains a high percentage of nutrients. • Has multiple health benefits. Suitable climate for the dandelion plant: • Dandelion is a winter crop in temperate regions and does not suit hot weather. • Tolerates frost. • Does not tolerate drought or high temperatures. Suitable soil for the dandelion plant: • Grows in well-drained and aerated soils. • Grows in various soils. • Tolerates clayey soils. • Thrives in sandy and mixed soils. Method of propagation of the dandelion plant: • Propagates through seeds. Timing for planting the dandelion: • Planted at the end of frost waves in winter. Method of planting the dandelion: • Find a plastic cup, fill it with compound or natural fertilizer, and make a small hole in the fertilizer using your finger. • Place the seeds about 1.25 cm deep, ensuring they are not too deep before covering the hole with more fertilizer. • Water the seeds daily, making sure the soil is not overly moist, as the seeds will die. • Wait a few weeks until all the seeds sprout. Fertilization method for the dandelion: • Add well-rotted organic fertilizers, phosphate, and potassium fertilizers before planting during soil preparation. • Add nitrogen fertilizers after planting in the form of ammonium nitrate in installments during the growing season.