How long does dandelion take to grow?

Dandelion is ready to harvest in about 95 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Dandelion

Plant dandelion by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Dandelion planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Aug 2

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Dandelion is ready to harvest in about 95 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of dandelion in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with dandelion

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Cabbage Looper Flea Beetles Blister Beetles Groundhogs Ants Aphids Bottom Rot Tip Burn Bolting Bacterial Soft Rot Aster Yellows Cercospora Leaf Spot

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When to plant dandelion in your zone

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