Burdock - Key Growing Information

This box of bundled burdock roots will keep in storage for several months.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Arctium lappa

CULTURE:

Direct seed. Burdock requires a deep, 1-2', well-drained soil to produce quality roots. Sow anytime in spring, about 2" apart, 3/4" deep, in rows 24" apart. Thin to 2-3" apart.

HARVEST:

Fall through early spring. A raised bed with removable sides enables harvesting from the side, which results in fewer broken roots.

STORAGE:

Optimum storage at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity. Unwashed roots will be slower to wilt at market.

AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:

1 oz./230', 4 1/2 oz./1,000', 6 lb./acre at 7 seeds/ft. in rows 2' apart.

SEED SPECS:

SEEDS/LB.: Avg. 35,100.

PACKET:

100 seeds, sows 14'.

Burdock