Dandelion is a perennial herb. It only takes 6 days from sowing to emergence. After emergence, it usually takes 1-2 months to bloom. The flowering period of dandelion lasts for It is relatively long, usually from April to September. It will bear fruit after flowering. It will produce seeds one month after flowering. It takes about 13-15 days for the seeds to mature.

Dandelion is a perennial herb. It only takes 6 days from sowing to emergence. After emergence, it usually takes 1-2 months to bloom. The flowering period of dandelion lasts for It is relatively long, usually from April to September. It will bear fruit after flowering. It will produce seeds one month after flowering. It takes about 13-15 days for the seeds to mature.

Dandelion growth process

1. Germination:

Dandelion seeds can germinate in an environment above 15℃. If the environment is suitable after planting, they will generally germinate. Seedlings will emerge in about a week. When the seedlings begin to germinate, their growth rate will become faster.

2. Flowering:

The flowering period of a single dandelion is not long. Under normal circumstances, it can only last for 2-3 days. During this period, the dandelion blooms during the day and closes at night. Yes, not all petals of a dandelion flower mature at the same time. The outer petals bloom first, and then the center flower blooms later.

3. Seed setting:

Dandelion: Generally it sets seeds in summer. The number of seeds per flower will increase with age. Some single dandelion flowers can It can produce more than 10 seeds. The seeds will mature about half a month after flowering. They can be collected when the seed shell changes from emerald green to yellow-green and the seeds change from milky white to light brown.

4. Result:

After the dandelion flower ends blooming, its buds will no longer open. Generally, the fruit will develop slowly in the buds and survive the winter. Then it matures. The mature dandelion has many functions. It can be soaked in water and drunk to regulate the body.

How to grow dandelions

Planting dandelions requires the use of flower pots with larger space, which is conducive to the rapid growth of plants. If the flower pot is too small, it will affect the yield of dandelions. Generally, clay pots or tile pots can be used. A layer of river soil can be laid on the bottom layer, which can improve the air permeability of the soil. Then the flower pots can be placed in a ventilated and cool place. After planting, they need to be watered first, but there should be no If there is water accumulation, then timely fertilization is needed to replenish nutrients.