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Billy[_10_] · 16-05-2010, 05:55 PM posted to rec.gardens

In article , (Una) wrote:

Bob wrote:
[...]
ground is white with dandelion seeds

Weeding a tad late. Oh well. Dandelions are pretty easy to control
by weeding alone, *if* you do the weeding before they go to seed.
Mulch should thoroughly smother the seeds.

about half of the dandelions are breaking off about 6 to 8 inches down.

Not to worry. Dandelions won't regrow from the tap root; just get
the crown. (Catsears aka false dandelions may regrow.)

Una

Note, both are edible representing free healthy food, especially the
dandelion, which in today's jargon can be considered a "nutraceutical"
(nutritious pharmaceutical).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taraxacum_officinale
http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Taraxacum+officinale
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