ITALIAN DANDELION is actually a Chicory who's leaves look like dandelions.If you where to let some live out there natural life-cycle they would produce nice blue flowers about 1"across.The leaves are long, broad, dandelion like leaves with a asparagus like flavor.Grows very fast. Prefers cooler temps of fall and spring. Will over winter in most area's.Very cold hardy to 10F. Some say it taste even better after a frost or two. Will tolerate some shade. Grows well in the garden or patio containers.Medium water and a little organic fertilizer if needed. Grow Italian dandelions like it's a lettuce. Over plant and use thinings as a micro-greens. Harvest outside leaves anytime. 600+ Quality seeds per order. Thank You! Cichorium intybus. Full sun / P.sun. Spring, soil temp 60F+. / Fall. SOW 1/4"deep, 2"apart.Keep moist. Germination 7-21 Days. Thin to 8". Height 12" x 8" Wide. Medium water. Days to maturity 50(spring planting) or 80(fall planting).
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