- Root vegetable/medicinal herb
- Long roots to 100cm
- Fast growing
Description
'Burdock- Takinogawa Long' seeds
Arctium lappa
- 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".
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 80
Product code: D4-14
Best Months to Sow
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
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| Sowing Depth | 15mm |
| Season | Spring, summer 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 Until Maturity | 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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How To Grow
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