Taraxacum Erythrospermum

Taraxacum Erythrospermum Care

Taraxacum Erythrospermum

What is the plant

Taraxacum erythrospermum, known by the common name red-seeded dandelion, is a species of dandelion introduced to much of North America, but most commonly in the north. Early leaves of Taraxacum erythrospermum sometimes may be broadly winged along the midvein, making distinction from T. officinale difficult; usually, its later leaves become more deeply lobed with time.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

3a - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

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.)