The roots do take a long time to develop but eventually grow to a length in excess of a foot. The flavor is delicious sort of bittersweet. Burdock is also thought to have medicinal properties. Burdock needs to grow in rich, well-drained, deep loose soil forlarge long roots.

25 seeds

PLANTING

Arctium lappa

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-75F

Seed Sowing Depth:1/2 deep, soaking seeds overnight aids in the germination

Sowing Outdoors:Direct sow in spring when the soil temperature reaches 65F. Sow 3-4″ apart.

How much does a packet plant:5-6foot single row

Harvest: Fall intospring. Gently dig deep around the roots. Young roots, leaves, and stalks can be eaten raw or cooked. Mature older roots are cooked.