Perennial
Taraxacum officinale
Flowers only open in full sun from March to September. Height up to 35cm Leaves may be blanched and used in salads, roots can be roasted and ground as coffee substitute. high in vitamins and minerals. Tortoise love dandelion leaves. Flowers used for wine making. Approx 1,200 seeds per garm

General Sowing information: Herb seeds can be sown from early spring onwards, when the ground has warmed up they can be direct sown. All herbs come complete with germination instructions.