{"title":"Burdock","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eBurdock Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e(Arctium lappa)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eA tall biennial to around 2 m with large, dock-like leaves. Long cultivated in Japan as a commercial root vegetable, burdock produces slender roots with a flavour reminiscent of salsify. It prefers deep, loose, sandy soil and benefits from thorough soil aeration before planting. Young stalks are also edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eBurdock has a long history in traditional herbal medicine, where the root has been valued for supporting digestion, skin health, and general cleansing. It is commonly used in decoctions, broths, and tonic blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"890\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSow in the warmer months, spacing plants 5 to 10 cm apart. Harvest roots in autumn, winter, or early spring. Use as you would carrots in soups, stews, and stir-fries. Roots store well under cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burdock-takinogawa-long-305","title":"Burdock Takinogawa Long Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakinogawa Long is a traditional Japanese Burdock variety grown for its long, slender roots, which typically reach approximately 30–60 cm. Known in Japan as gobo, Burdock has been cultivated as a vegetable for centuries and remains an important ingredient in Japanese cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crisp roots have an earthy, mildly sweet flavour and are commonly sliced or julienned for stir-fries, soups, stews and pickles. Young stems can also be eaten when properly prepared. Takinogawa Long matures in approximately 120 days and develops its best long, straight roots in deep, loose soil free from stones and compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock is also an important traditional medicinal herb. The root has long been used as a cleansing and nutritive tonic, particularly for the skin, liver and digestive system. Traditionally described as an alterative, it has been used for chronic skin complaints, sluggish digestion and to support elimination. The root contains inulin and other prebiotic fibres that support beneficial gut bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy biennial, Burdock forms its substantial root and leafy rosette during its first season before flowering in its second year. Harvest roots during the first year while they remain tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 50 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn and spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly where plants are to grow, approximately 1–2 cm deep. Burdock develops a long taproot and does not transplant particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin seedlings to approximately 15–20 cm apart in full sun to partial shade. For long, straight roots, prepare soil deeply before sowing, removing stones and breaking up compacted layers. Keep consistently moist during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest roots at approximately 120 days or while still young and tender. Dig carefully and deeply alongside the root before lifting, as mature roots can be difficult to remove intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 120 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649679642842,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Burdock.jpg?v=1785978949"},{"product_id":"burdock-seeds","title":"Burdock Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy biennial grown for both food and medicine, burdock has been cultivated for centuries across Europe and Asia. Its long, slender taproots are crisp and mildly sweet with an earthy flavour, prized in Japanese cuisine where they are known as gobo. Enjoy them stir-fried, roasted, added to soups or pickled, while the young leaf stalks can also be peeled and cooked like celery. In herbal medicine, burdock root has traditionally been used to support healthy liver function, the lymphatic system and clear, healthy skin. Rich in the prebiotic fibre inulin, it also provides valuable nourishment for beneficial gut bacteria. Burdock is easy to grow in full sun and deep, loose, well-drained soil, where the roots can develop straight and long. Sow direct, as plants dislike root disturbance. Harvest the roots during the first year while they are still tender, before the tall flowering stems appear in the second season. The striking purple thistle-like flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators before developing the familiar hooked burrs that inspired the invention of Velcro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003eBiennial to 2m. Large dock-shaped leaves. Cultivated as commercial root vegetable in Japan, with the flavour of Salsify, prefers a deep sandy soil, prepare by aerating deeply. Stalks also eaten. Sow in warmer months 5-10cm apart, harvest autumn, winter and spring, cook like carrots, use in soups and stews, stores well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 50 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen To Plant In Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropics:    Feb-Sep\u003cbr\u003eSubtropic:    Aug-May\u003cbr\u003eMild:    Sep-Apr\u003cbr\u003eCold\/Frost:    Sep-Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Sowing\u003cbr\u003ePlant space cm:    50\u003cbr\u003eRow space cm:    60\u003cbr\u003eDepth cm:    1-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Info\u003cbr\u003eNumber of seeds per gram:    50\u003cbr\u003eRate per hectare:    6kg\u003cbr\u003eAverage days to maturity:    120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/Certified_Organic_600_right_sm.png?v=1784512376\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"60\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":50486574022874,"sku":null,"price":4.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Burdock_4d8d7d23-882f-46be-8fe2-fe5870bcf268.jpg?v=1790811833"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/collections\/V_Burdock_5a2124da-fd27-4332-83cf-4587133c3ccc.jpg?v=1789518971","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/burdock.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}