Chumasande MatiwaneYou might ask yourself why you should voluntarily grow dandelions in your garden. These plants aren’t just weeds; they are full of nutrition and other beneficial factors for the environment. Let’s explore some of the many benefits of growing dandelions for your garden.
Dandelions are beneficial to the soil
Known as earth nails in some parts of the world due to their long tap roots. Those long tap roots are what make dandelions hardy plants in almost any environment and soil type. They help out your lawn and garden by loosening soil that’s too compacted. Dandelions help prevent erosion, and the deep root pulls calcium and other nutrients up to the surface, making these nutrients available to other surrounding plants. So yes, they aren’t just weeds; they are beneficial weeds.
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They are important for pollinators
Due to their quick growth in the early blooming season, dandelions are some of the first foods available to many pollinators in the Spring season. They provide nectar to so many pollinators, and their seeds provide food for a number of birds. The presence of dandelions in your garden will help attract all the beneficial wildlife that is vital for crop production.
Easy to grow
If you need a valuable herb to add to your survival garden, dandelions are a fantastic option because they’re so easy to grow. They thrive under a variety of conditions with very little maintenance. All they require is some sun and soil. Mulching is not necessary as it can block the sunshine your dandelions need to thrive.
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Dandelions can be edible
One of the wonderful things about cultivating dandelions in your gardens is that they can be edible. The entirety of the plant has many culinary uses. The leaves have a slightly bitter taste that works well in summer salads. You can also add them to a smoothie to amp up the nutrition. Dandelion flowers can be brewed into tea just like chamomile. The leaves have properties that help stimulate your appetite and aid digestion.
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