242
people found this helpful, as of 2023
ranked #119,930 most helpful
out of 571,544,897 reviews
★★★★★
Wonderful Dandelions
Well, I have to admit I was a bit skeptical when I received the 10,000 seed packet because it sure didn't look like 10,000 seeds.----see photos----- So, being the geek that I am, I proceeded to count them. I made a nice little pile of 1,000 seeds ( yes it took awhile) then spread out the rest of the packet and sure enough, there are really 10,000 seeds ( guess I should have been more trusting) ---- Then I did a germination test on 20 seeds and after 7 days already 10 are sprouting. ----- I'm happy with this purchase and will order again. ------ Just in case anyone is wondering what I do with all of these dandelions, in early spring I pick young leaves and cook them like spinach....they taste better than spinach to me and are high in vitamins....and also eat them raw in salads. Then when the flowers open, I use the flowers to make infused olive oil to mix with beeswax and make a healing balm....good for muscle aches, joint pain and healing dry skin. In fall I dig up some roots, wash, dry, chop and lightly roast them, then ground them and make tea....good for the liver. ---- It's too bad this amazing plant is considered a weed.
April 2016 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase