Takinogawa Burdock Seeds
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description: Takinogawa Burdock Seeds | Japanese Gobo Root Vegetable | Unique Asian Garden Seeds Arctium lappa Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 50+ seeds Takinogawa Burdock (Arctium lappa), also known as Japanese gobo, is a traditional Japanese root vegetable grown for its exceptionally long, slender roots with a crisp texture and mild, earthy-sweet flavor. Burdock is a biennial plant in the daisy family, and while its young leaves and stems may also be used, the root is the prized part of the plant and is especially popular in Japanese and other East Asian cuisines, where it is stir-fried, simmered, pickled, added to soups and stews, or prepared as kinpira gobo. Takinogawa is a classic variety selected for producing long, relatively uniform roots that can reach impressive lengths when grown in deep, loose soil. Direct sow seeds only because the long taproots do not transplant well, and choose a sunny location with deeply worked, loose, well-draining soil free of rocks or compacted layers that could cause the roots to fork or become misshapen. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth, thin seedlings to provide room for root development, and harvest the tender roots during their first growing season before the plants flower and become tougher. A unique choice for gardeners interested in Japanese vegetables, edible roots, and unusual crops that are rarely found in the average grocery store. General planting guidelines suggest direct sowing burdock seeds in early spring once the soil can be worked, or in late summer to early fall in mild winter climates for a cool-season crop. Burdock is a hardy biennial that grows a very long taproot during its first year and flowers during its second year. For the best eating quality, the roots are harvested during the first year before the plant flowers. Burdock prefers cool to moderate growing conditions and generally performs best when temperatures are approximately 50–75°F. Established plants can tolerate some co…
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