DescriptionTakinogawa Long Burdock SeedsScientific Name: Arctium lappaFamily: AsterType: BiennialNative Range: Canada, Hawaii and Lower 48 StatesHardiness Zones: 2-10; extremely hardly and will self-seed if conditions are favorable; Soil Requirements: sandy; loose; well-drained;Light Preference: Partial shade to full sunWater: ModerateDays until Germination: 10-15 daysSowing: Sow takinogawa long burdock seeds directly into the ground any time in spring, about 1/2″-1″ deep; soil must be worked to a depth of two feet to accommodate plant’s roots; thin 4″-6″ when seedlings are 3″ tall;Plant Spacing: 2″ apart in rows 24″ apart; thin 2″-4″ apart;Plant Height: Can grow to more than 6′ tallHarvest: 120-130 days; harvest in fall, winter and early spring;Grows Well With: Sweet peppers, carrots, turnips, parsnips, mustard greensGrows Poorly With: n/aPotential Problems: Self-seeding tendencies; Uses & Cooking Suggestions: For a delicious Japanese-inspired soup, fry onions, ginger and carrots, add water and soy sauce, then grate in the outer layer of the scrubbed burdock root, add wakame (seaweed) and miso, then simmer, and serve garnished with scallions and toasted sesame oil. If desired, tofu can also be added.
