(Arctium lappa) Burdock has been grown for centuries for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is loved for its edible crisp roots, tender leaves, and hearty stems. This variety is an early, light-skinned, edible burdock or gobo that grows 12-16" long. Quick harvest and short root length makes it this perfect for home gardens.
Because it is a biennial, the first year Burdock only forms a cluster of large leaves. The large leaves grow from a carrot-like root that can penetrate over two feet into the ground. It is this Burdock root that is most often used in herbal medicine. After a year of growth, Burdock puts forth a branched stalk with smaller leaves and, in the late summer, purple-pink flowers.
Other Common Names: Edible burdock, great burdock, gobo, niu pang, dong yang luo bo, and ngao pong.
To Grow:
Soak seeds for 24 hours in warm water before planting. Sow outside in late fall or early spring. Press seeds into the soil but do not cover them as they need light to germinate. Harvest roots about 8-12 weeks after planting. Harvest foliage anytime.
Quantity:
.75g (Min. ~50 Seeds)
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