Great Burdock Seeds
Arctium lappa
 
Description and Uses: Native to Eurasia and naturalized in North America. This species of burdock is cultivated as a vegetable in Japan where it is known as 'Gobo'. The slender roots are eaten when 2' feet long or less. Used in Essiac tea. We also sell this as a dried bulk herb. Good centerpiece plant or planted as a backdrop.
 
Seed Germinating Tips: Pre-chill seed in refrigerator in moist soil or between damp paper towels in a plastic bag for 3-4 weeks. You can also direct sow seeds in fall. Plant seed 1/4" deep. Harvest root first year.