Burdock, also called Great Burdock, is a robust biennial herb plant grown from herb seeds with long-stalked leaves.Ā Ā Burdock herb is a nutritious medicinal herb used.
Great Burdock plant stalks are cooked like celery. The Burdock root is eaten raw or cooked like parsnips. Great Burdock herb seeds can be sprouted.
Herb Specifications
Season: Biennial USDA Zones: 2 - 10 Height: 60 inches Bloom Season: Late spring to mid-summer Bloom Color: Purple Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well-drained, moist soils Deer Resistant: Yes Latin Name: Arctium Lappa
Planting Directions
Temperature: Sow at Max 41F, germination irregular often several months Average Germ Time: 30 - 90 days Light Required: Yes Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 36 - 48 inches
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.