My yard had been overcome with dandelions so I went online and looked up how to get rid of them. Found out that they can be good for you and save from killing your yard with weed killer. Here are some tips:
Dandelions: Friend or Foe?
Everything you never knew about the lowly dandelion.
How can those pesty weeds that you work so hard to get rid of be good for anything? Think again before you consider the dandelion your garden enemy! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, dandelions are more nutritious than broccoli or spinach, contain more cancer-fighting beta-carotene than carrots, and are a rich source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, lecithin, and dietary fiber!
All parts of the dandelion; leaves, flowers and roots are edible, each in their own season.
The young, tender leaves of dandelions can be eaten as cooked greens, used in salads, gravies or in a variety of baked dishes. Pick the tender leaves before flowers bud or else the
2007-05-15 12:40:01 · 8 answers · asked by Dianne R 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I'd eat dandelions. I'd drink them too.
Dandelions are a tasty green when they're young & tender, just boil them lightly - they taste like beet greens or Swiss Chard.
They make great wine too. My mother used to make dandelion wine every year (gives your kids something to do too. Pay them for every basket of flowers they bring in) So, eat the greens & ferment the flowers, an all around good plant.
2007-05-15 12:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by SuZie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits Love Dandelions would I sugest swilling them in the past feeding puppy Rabbits. additionally stay clear of picking them in areas probably to be sprayed with weed killers wish your Bunny enjoys this delacousy For the record umans can eat them too in a salad or dandelion tea terrific desires David
2016-11-04 01:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I knew a man at work that ate Dandelions sandwich every day well all most , Not me lol
2007-05-15 12:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use them from time to time. Dandelion wine is wonderful.
Here are a few links for recipes and wine making tips
2007-05-15 12:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by melissaw77 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Italian families do it all over NY
2007-05-15 13:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by nancy l 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know you can make wine out of them never thought about cooking and eating them
2007-05-15 12:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by thomasl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I prefer broccoli.
2007-05-15 12:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by trcp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd only eat them if i was hungry enough...
2007-05-15 12:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋