How to do it

The seeds will spread on their own

It is basically not necessary at all to sow the dandelion directly. If there are already some dandelion plants nearby, they will often sow themselves. Before the seeds become detached from the seed stand, you can harvest them and use them for the targeted sowing use.

Seeds that are well equipped for self-sowing

The seeds are otherwise spread by the wind and naturally take care of them Multiplication. They owe this to their sticky umbrella. With it you can fly several hundred meters.

Furthermore, the seeds are shaped so that they can anchor themselves in the ground without any problems. They are pointed towards the bottom. They fall to the ground and their tip digs into the earth. If moisture hits them, they are stimulated to germinate.

The best time for targeted sowing

In order to plant a large meadow with dandelions, you should prefer direct sowing. A preculture, which is possible indoors from March, is more suitable for smaller needs. From April / May the

Seeds to be sown in the field.

How do you go step by step?

This is how you proceed with targeted sowing:

• for preculture: fill pots with growing or herb soil
• Sow seeds 1 to 2 cm deep
• keep moist
• Germination temperature: 15 to 20 ° C
• Germination time: 2 to 4 weeks
• after 8 to 12 weeks prick at a distance of 30 cm

Growing in a balcony box - possible?

Sowing in a balcony box is not recommended. You can fill the box with a nutrient-rich soil. But the dandelion needs a deep subsurface. It forms a long tap root and would not feel comfortable in the balcony box.