Grow a cornerstone of traditional herbalism with our heirloom Burdock seeds. This impressive biennial is famous for its long, deep taproot, which is highly valued both as a delicious root vegetable and for its use in wellness practices. The plant itself is bold and architectural, with huge, rhubarb-like leaves and unique, thistle-like purple flowers that later form the burrs the plant is named for. Easy to grow and full of history, Burdock is a fantastic addition to any herb or vegetable garden.

⭐ What you'll love

• The long, nutritious taproot is used as a delicious root vegetable in many cuisines.
• A historic and revered medicinal herb in both Western and Eastern traditions.
• A large, architectural plant with interesting foliage and unique purple flowers.
• A hardy and resilient plant that is very easy to grow from seed.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Burdock (Arctium lappa)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Biennial
• Height: 3-6 feet
• Days to Maturity: 120 days for root harvest
• USDA Zone: 2-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring or in the fall.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers deep, loose, well-draining soil to accommodate the long taproot.
• Harvest: For the best flavor, harvest the roots in the fall of the first year.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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