{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/burdock-takinogawa-long-305","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}