Great info guys! I want to thanks all of you. Where do you guys sell the roots and tops? Does it have to be prepared or is it just get a wheel barrel of it and go and sell it? Yah same with jlcamden, whats the dandelion used for?
Brennan-
brennan, dandelions must be washed to remove all dirt and debris......then lay the roots on window screens or drying racks made up of wire mesh...you want the air to circulate to prevent mold and to promote drying to all sides.......when completly dry...store in paper sacks or cardboard boxes and keep in a cool dry area.
never store your roots in plastic...plastic draws moisture and you could ruin your roots.
dndelions are used for coffee substitutes and are also used in diet pills.
in europe there is a soft drink made from dandelions and burdock ......and i've heard that there is a compound in dandelions that can be used to treat nervousness.
dandelion root is a registerd drug in canada as a diuretic.