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Dandelion, Red — Microgreens | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Dandelion, Red
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

16-25days to harvest

—days to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Seed at 4 grams per tray, approximately 7 flats per ounce of seed

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Red
Size: 4 g
Shape: Leafy greens
Flavour: Mildly bitter with a delicate peppery bite, characteristic of young dandelion greens.

In the kitchen

Salads, sandwiches, garnish, microgreen mixes, specialty culinary presentations

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceSimilar growing conditions and harvest timing, efficient space usage

ArugulaCompatible growth rates and water requirements for microgreen production

RadishFast germination helps break soil surface for slower-sprouting dandelions

SpinachSimilar light and moisture needs, complementary nutrients

KaleBoth brassica family members with compatible growing conditions

Mustard GreensSimilar harvest window and growing requirements

Pea ShootsNitrogen fixation may benefit dandelion growth

Swiss ChardCompatible water and light requirements for microgreen production

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth

SunflowerReleases allelopathic chemicals that suppress smaller plant growth

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to many plants including dandelions

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Dandelion, Red?

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