Weeds in some backyards might be pretty tasty to eat
@lookatdesktop (27156)
Dallas, Texas
April 2, 2019 12:47pm CST
For a billy goat maybe.
But actually, I just watched a video on YouTube about edible weeds that are common and want to share this link with you.
I have dandelions in our yard as they pop up randomly in places.
I have heard about dandelion wine and just found a recipe for dandelion greens. Imagine that! 
Here is a link from Allrecipes.com for Dandelion greens with a kick.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222744/dandelion-greens-with-a-kick/
Here is a link from Allrecipes.com for Dandelion greens with a kick.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222744/dandelion-greens-with-a-kick/
If you think everything in your yard that isn't grass must be a nuisance, you're missing out—on a free lunch. Those pesky weeds invading your lush green patc...
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Apr 19
I do eat dandelion leaves - but I get the farmed ones that they sell in the store. There is no way I would eat any dandelions from the yards out here. People spray them with pesticides like crazy and for years . . . I wouldn't trust any weeds where I live. But if I knew they were absolutely safe, I could graze like a cow for free all day 
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
2 Apr 19
We have them growing in the yard. I don't use any pesticides and still I am quite reluctant to eat the wild ones growing around in our backyard. I might have to have something to get me a little drunk first before I try them. But I gave a recipe to my wife to look at and she said she liked the idea of that recipe, but she will be substituting collards, or turnip or mustard greens instead.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Apr 19
@lookatdesktop In our stores, organic dandelion greens are about $2.50-2.99 a bunch - not too bad if you want to try the farmed stuff. I used to saute them and have them with scrambled eggs . . . but now I literally grab a few leaves, wash 'em, and eat 'em raw just like that. It's a bit earthy and bitter, but you get used to it.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
2 Apr 19
We have to learn about the leaves before they blossom.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
2 Apr 19
Is there a best time to harvest? The ones in our yard, not a lot of them left after mowing the grass but the yellow flowers are showing along with the snow balls full of seed that blow away in a good wind.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
2 Apr 19
@lookatdesktop It seems that you have to learn about its leaves so that you harvest the leaves before the plant blooms. I was very happy this year watching the beautiful blossoms in my garden, but when I read online, they were past the time of harvest.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
3 Apr 19
@marguicha , I see. So the big one I saw this morning is past it's harvest window. I will remember that next spring if I run across some more wild ones growing.
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@egdcltd (12059)
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3 Apr 19
@lookatdesktop I just removed half a dozen heads today, so getting the seeds is not a problem. Yet shops sell them as part of mixed salad plants. Having dandelions does not make you that popular with neighbours either, if you have a lot and they all go to seed.
@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
3 Apr 19
That would be interesting to tell my friend who spends his spare time, pulling them out of his lawn. He doesn't like those dandy lions much.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Apr 19
That was what my grandmother looked forward to every spring. Being able to fix a fresh batch of dandelion greens.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
2 Apr 19
I never had a dandelion meal, I know dandelion salads are a thing but the thing to always be cautious about is to not use dandelions that are in a mile radius of a weed killer or any other pesticides. Living in a city I would rather not risk that so I have the bees enjoy the dandelions
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
2 Apr 19
I think that is a smart thing to think about. I might look into some dandelion greens at a local supermarket or health food store with the ORGANIC label on the package. Hmm. Never even considered doing that until just now.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
3 Apr 19
@lookatdesktop It is worth a try! I would like to do that as well at some point.
@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
3 Apr 19
Well I learned about this recently so I guess I have more to learn about wild weeds that people can actually eat.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
2 Apr 19
I am one that enjoys eating dandelions, especially the flowers as I find them sweet. I view it as free food!
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
2 Apr 19
I am embarrassed to admit that in all my living years, I have never tried eating them. I guess I am having a case of culture shock. Used to eating canned spinach like POP EYE the sailor man.
@lillywriter (1143)
• Lithuania
3 Apr 19
We are eating dandelions from the childhood, my grandmother taught to eat them. It's healthy.
