Growing Burdock, also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)

Arctium lappa : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 20°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 60 cm apart
  • Harvest in 17-18 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Best grown in separate bed.

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02 Dec 16, Lynette Steyn (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I find the burdock seeds or seedlings?
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17 Nov 16, kevin george (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi I would like to find where i can get Burdoch plants, roots etc. I live in ST francis Bay thanks kevin
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15 Nov 16, Kabelo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I buy the burdock plant or seeds in South Africa
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18 Oct 16, Colleen Windvogel (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I live in Cape Town and would like to know where I can find burdock seeds please. Thank you
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27 Sep 16, Andile (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where do I find Burdock seedlings
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24 Aug 16, Shahn (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
If you don't find any in Durban, I'm in Greenside, Johannesburg. I have seeds, and plants in 12cm pots.
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07 Mar 21, Dimakatso (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi Situated in Pretoria, do you still have Burdock plant and seeds??
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27 Jul 17, Jean (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Shahn, Do you have any burdock seeds or plants available?
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22 Aug 16, andisha (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I need to get burdock seedlings. WHere can I find them in the greater DUrban region.
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14 May 16, Evokoder (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy burdock root in South Africa please?
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Hi Were can i buy fresh gobo burdock root

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