Roadside dandelions

Jillyp · 23-03-2009, 03:39 PM

There's some beautiful dandelions by the roadside but I'm concerned that they may have absorbed pollutants/ nasties from the petrol. Is washing them sufficient or would you not give them?

ibizathetort · 23-03-2009, 03:47 PM

I was thinking the same thing, Ive only seen them by the roadside so far >:O

**16 shells** · 23-03-2009, 04:13 PM

The key is to try and avoid any weeds that you think is either, sprayed or heavy traffic areas, country lanes could be o.k. But when needs must, i would wash well.
Paul

Beverley · 23-03-2009, 04:14 PM

If it is a very busy road, then no I would not use them, I don't anyway, no matter where I pick them I always wash them

eric&amy · 23-03-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beverley

If it is a very busy road, then no I would not use them, I don't anyway, no matter where I pick them I always wash them

*whispers: go picking through peoples gardens late at night* hahahah

gtm · 23-03-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jillyp

There's some beautiful dandelions by the roadside but I'm concerned that they may have absorbed pollutants/ nasties from the petrol. Is washing them sufficient or would you not give them?

I'd say no - the lead will be absorbed by the plant. It's really a question of proportion. Quiet road - ok. Duel carriageway - avoid

swad1000 · 23-03-2009, 05:05 PM

There hasn't been lead in fuel for about 10 years.

jenc · 23-03-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eric&amy

*whispers: go picking through peoples gardens late at night* hahahah

thats what I do!! I do get some funny looks lol!!!!!

babytort · 23-03-2009, 05:49 PM

ive been trying to grow these from seeds through the winter months without success.i am so pathetic when it comes to growing plants,flowers etc.
didnt have a clue wat weeds were wat,until i come on to this ace forum
checked the garden once the snow disappeared and guess what i have growing,nice dandies amongst others !! way hey

Jillyp · 23-03-2009, 06:49 PM

I am trying to grow them from seed but so far unsuccessfully

23-03-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
Jillyp Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 727	Roadside dandelions There's some beautiful dandelions by the roadside but I'm concerned that they may have absorbed pollutants/ nasties from the petrol. Is washing them sufficient or would you not give them? __________________ Jill

23-03-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	The key is to try and avoid any weeds that you think is either, sprayed or heavy traffic areas, country lanes could be o.k. But when needs must, i would wash well. Paul __________________ Paul.

23-03-2009, 04:14 PM	#4
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	If it is a very busy road, then no I would not use them, I don't anyway, no matter where I pick them I always wash them __________________

23-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#9
babytort Member Hatched Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: aberdeen Posts: 363	ive been trying to grow these from seeds through the winter months without success.i am so pathetic when it comes to growing plants,flowers etc. didnt have a clue wat weeds were wat,until i come on to this ace forum checked the garden once the snow disappeared and guess what i have growing,nice dandies amongst others !! way hey __________________ 3 spur thighed,2 moggies,1 daughter,1 husband

23-03-2009, 06:49 PM	#10
Jillyp Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 727	I am trying to grow them from seed but so far unsuccessfully __________________ Jill

23-03-2009, 03:47 PM	#2
ibizathetort Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 2,453	I was thinking the same thing, Ive only seen them by the roadside so far >:O

23-03-2009, 05:05 PM	#7
swad1000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,702	There hasn't been lead in fuel for about 10 years.

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