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
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Plant Name: Burdock (Arctium lappa)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Biennial
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Height: 3-6 feet
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Days to Maturity: 120 days for root harvest
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USDA Zone: 2-9
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring or in the fall.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
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Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
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Soil: Prefers deep, loose, well-draining soil to accommodate the long taproot.
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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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- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
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