Dark Green Leaves
Produces long, narrow, dark green leaves with a distinctive slightly bitter flavor.
Italian Dandelion Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Italian Dandelion Seeds
Italian Dandelion is a leafy vegetable grown for its long, dark green leaves with a slightly bitter flavor. Also known as Catalogna chicory, it is commonly used in salads, soups, and cooked vegetable dishes. This cool-season crop grows well in fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture and suitable sunlight.
Italian Dandelion
Leafy Vegetable
Edible Greens
Cool-Season Crop
Key Features
Edible Leafy Greens
The leaves can be enjoyed fresh in salads or cooked in soups, sautés, and vegetable dishes.
Cool-Season Growth
Grows well during cooler weather and can be cultivated in suitable spring and fall growing seasons.
Garden Friendly
Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers with adequate growing space.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Cichorium intybus
Also known as Catalogna chicory
Long, narrow green leaves
Distinctive mildly bitter flavor
Suitable for fresh salads
Can be cooked in vegetable dishes
Ideal for cool-season gardens
Suitable for containers and raised beds
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cichorium intybus |
| Common Name | Italian Dandelion; Catalogna Chicory |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Leafy Vegetable; Biennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright leafy rosette |
| Leaf Color | Dark Green |
| Leaf Characteristics | Long, narrow, slightly toothed leaves |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9, depending on growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring and late summer to early fall |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–75°F (16–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Harvesting Time | Approximately 45–60 days, depending on variety and conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–12 inches |
| Uses | Salads, Soups, Sautéed Greens, and Vegetable Dishes |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny or partially shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the soil before planting.
Choose a sunny or partially shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the soil before planting.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow Italian Dandelion seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep. Space the seeds according to the recommended planting distance and cover lightly with soil.
Sow Italian Dandelion seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep. Space the seeds according to the recommended planting distance and cover lightly with soil.
Step 3: Water Regularly
Water gently after sowing and maintain consistent soil moisture during germination. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water gently after sowing and maintain consistent soil moisture during germination. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Step 4: Thin the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop, thin them to approximately 6–12 inches apart to provide enough room for healthy leaf development.
Once seedlings develop, thin them to approximately 6–12 inches apart to provide enough room for healthy leaf development.
Step 5: Harvest the Leaves
Harvest young leaves when they reach a suitable size. Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest the entire plant before flowering for tender leafy greens.
Harvest young leaves when they reach a suitable size. Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest the entire plant before flowering for tender leafy greens.
Grow Fresh Italian Dandelion Greens
Add Italian Dandelion to your vegetable garden for flavorful leafy greens with a distinctive slightly bitter taste. With fertile soil, regular watering, and suitable growing temperatures, it can provide fresh leaves for salads, soups, and home-cooked meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Italian Dandelion cultivation, harvesting, and culinary uses.
Is Italian Dandelion the same as regular dandelion?
No. Italian Dandelion is commonly known as Catalogna chicory and belongs to the species Cichorium intybus. Regular common dandelion belongs to Taraxacum officinale. Although their leaves may look somewhat similar, they are different plants with distinct growth characteristics and flavors.
How do you reduce the bitterness of Italian Dandelion leaves?
Harvesting young leaves can provide a milder flavor. Cooking the leaves by blanching, boiling, or sautéing can also reduce their bitterness. Pairing them with olive oil, garlic, lemon, or other ingredients can create a balanced flavor in vegetable dishes.
When should you harvest Italian Dandelion for the best flavor?
Harvest Italian Dandelion leaves while they are young and tender, generally before the plant develops a flower stalk. Younger leaves usually have a milder taste, while mature leaves tend to become more bitter. Harvest outer leaves individually or cut the entire plant above the crown to encourage regrowth when conditions are suitable.