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Post Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:11 pm   Does Anyone Grow Dandelions?

Hi I just had the awesome thought of growing dandelions! It's winter and the dandelions are gone, so that means no free turtle food! :( Ok, solution: Grow it indoors!

Does anyone do this? If yes, how? Educate us! :D

Thanks in advance! :)
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Trachemys scripta elegans:
Sandy - m - 6"
Bubbles - m - 4.5"
Jimmy - f - 6.75"
Blacky - f - 7.5"
Goliath - f - 7.75"

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Post Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:13 pm   Re: Does Anyone Grow Dandelions?

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Trachemys scripta elegans:
Sandy - m - 6"
Bubbles - m - 4.5"
Jimmy - f - 6.75"
Blacky - f - 7.5"
Goliath - f - 7.75"

Chrysemys picta picta:
Squirt - 3"
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:55 am   Re: Does Anyone Grow Dandelions?

I think endives are OK but I haven't tried growing them indoors before. It's probably not hard but I'm not sure if it's worth it.
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:13 am   Re: Does Anyone Grow Dandelions?

Why wouldn't it be worth it? The only reason I would be buying seeds this season is because I can't gather them because they are all gone now haha Before the next winter, I'll probably gather some seeds and try out growing them indoors.
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Trachemys scripta elegans:
Sandy - m - 6"
Bubbles - m - 4.5"
Jimmy - f - 6.75"
Blacky - f - 7.5"
Goliath - f - 7.75"

Chrysemys picta picta:
Squirt - 3"
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Post Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:51 am   Re: Does Anyone Grow Dandelions?

Mainly it uses up space and attracts insects. If you have experience with it, I would go ahead and try it.
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