Ive been picking dandelion leaves to make a mid-winter salad. They are also a good substitute for lettuce in a sandwich. Older leaves need to be blanched in hot water for about 20 seconds to remove bitterness. I use only young leaves. It you tie growing leaves together and cover with a garden pot for a week the leaves will be lovely and tender. For a lovely greens dish, steam some leaves and eat with butter and lemon juice. Click here for more edible weeds information. Who knows, in this current economic climate we may all be out harvesting in the local rugby field! The good thing is, if you are vege growing 'challenged' you may be a natural at growing weeds.
Health Warning!- don't harvest dandelion from around your local telegraph pole if there are a lot of dogs in your neighbourhood!!!!! I'm sure you can work out for yourself why!!
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