errantember

Dandelions are going crazy here in Austin, and they make a very good forage food. Dandelions have very deep tap roots, and pull up a lot of minerals from deep in the soil. They are a very early plant in succession, growing where the soil has been seriously damaged. When gathering them around a neighborhood, it's a good idea to be aware of possible lawn chemicals, dog pee, etc. They also taste better and are more nutritious before the flowers form, when the energy is still in the leaves and not the flowers.
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