Burdock- Takinogawa Long

Burdock- Takinogawa Long

Arctium lappa

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• Root vegetable/medicinal herb

• Long roots to 100cm

• Fast growing

Long roots growing to 100 by 2cm. Young roots can be peeled and eaten in salads, older roots are cooked as a root vegetable. Very popular in Asian cuisine. Mild bittersweet flavour. Strong aroma. Has many medicinal uses. Fast growing. Also known as "Gobo".

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct
Sowing Depth:	15mm
When:	Spring and autumn
Germination:	7-14 days @ 20-25°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Hardy Biennial
Row Spacing:	60cm
Plant Spacing:	15cm
Plant Height:	90cm
Position:	Part or full sun, deep well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	120 days

*Notes: Requires deep soil. Roots are best harvested at 50-60cm long, longer roots can become tough and woody. Germination can be erratic; pre-soaking seeds in water for 6 hours may help.

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