Marsh Dandelion

Marsh Dandelion Care

Taraxacum Palustre

What is the plant

Marsh dandelion is a recent introduction to North America, and only occasionally found in New England (Connecticut and Vermont). It disperses mostly in ditches along roadways. The introduced dandelions originate mostly in Europe, where the number of species and species boundaries are in dispute.

It could be invasive in North America.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -2°C

Hardiness zone

3 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water occasionally. Water throughout the summer months, about once a week or more during periods of drought, but let off once fall approaches.
Fertilizer
You can fertilize the plant every spring using a general, all-purpose mixture.
Sunlight
Dandelions grow best with a full day of sunlight. If you want to grow them indoors, plan for their growing lights to be on 14 to 16 hours per day. Using full-spectrum lights or pairing light bulbs to create full-spectrum light is best for dandelions.

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Soil
Dandelions grow best in well-drained, fertile soil but do well in any soil anywhere.
Temperature
Seeds germinate throughout the growing season when soil is moist and soil temperature is at least 50°F. However, germination is more rapid when the soil temperature is closer to 77°F.
Container
The container for growing dandelion plants indoors should be at least 6 inches (15 cm.) deep to accommodate the long roots. The width of the container depends on how many plants you intend to plant and how large you want them to be at harvest. A 4- to 6-inch (10-15 cm.)