How to Grow Dandelion, Red
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Dandelion, Red.
📷 Wikipedia: MicrogreenWhen to Plant Dandelion, Red
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Dandelion, Red
✓ Good companions
Compatible growth rates and water requirements for microgreen production
Both brassica family members with compatible growing conditions
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, efficient space usage
Similar harvest window and growing requirements
Nitrogen fixation may benefit dandelion growth
Fast germination helps break soil surface for slower-sprouting dandelions
Similar light and moisture needs, complementary nutrients
Compatible water and light requirements for microgreen production
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants including dandelions
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth
Releases allelopathic chemicals that suppress smaller plant growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
