Have you struggled with dandelions in your garden? The amazingly resilient weed can find its way into lawns, garden beds and even hanging containers on my property. If you’re tired of doing battle with the sunshine-colored weeds, here’s an alternative. Try eating them.
Dandelions are a versatile, nutritious food and they are surprisingly good-tasting. Dandelions are high in vitamin K, vitamin A and fiber. They also contain thiamin, riboflavin, vitamins C and B6, calcium, iron, potassium and manganese. In lesser amounts, dandelion greens also include folate, magnesium, phosphorus and copper.
You can often find bunches of dandelions for sale in organic produce sections and in some Asian markets. If you’d like to save money and pick your own, there are some precautions to keep in mind. Never pick them in an area that may have been sprayed with weed control chemicals. It’s best to avoid areas near highways, around telephone poles, beside train tracks or in city parks.
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