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 50°F and 68°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 24 inches apart
  • Harvest in 17-18 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Best grown in separate bed.

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07 Jun 10, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have raised garden beds because my soil is stoney. Has anyone tried to grow burdock in bins? That sounds easy to get 90cm of sandy loam happening.
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08 Aug 21, Vicki (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi,I have successfully grown burdock in raised garden beds here in Geelong. Just yesterday I harvested a root weighing a nice 1.7kg so if I can grow in here where it's cooler then anyone can
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18 Apr 10, Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would like to know where can i buy this burdock roots. I live in Brisbane and i don't know where to get it. Thank you
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22 Aug 10, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go to the organic markets at Wndsor they have seedlings there I just got some today 22/10
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06 Feb 10, Sharonne (Australia - temperate climate)
SHIPARDS HERBS in Queensland have every medicinal herb u can want both in seeds and plants. They ship anywhere in Australia
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29 Dec 09, James CHOI (Australia - temperate climate)
Dear Sir, Nice to see your web about Burdock,I am a new hand for growing and planting. Is it possible to ask you where I could buy the fresh or dried Burdock in Melbourne. Please let me have your recommendation. Thanks a lot. James
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25 May 10, Luis O (Australia - tropical climate)
James, I'm not sure about fresh ones, but I used to buy dried ones in Sydney chinese medicine shops. You may find them in cylinder shape boxes or loose ones in chinatown (little broke st)
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14 Sep 09, Richard, Perth (Australia - temperate climate)
I like to grow some burdock plants in my backyard. Where can I get its seeds or seedlings? Is it suitable to grow as a pot plant? If yes, what size of pots?
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05 Jun 14, Dean (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have gobo seeds in Brisbane. I have a few to share if anyone is interested? Ph 0432 414 266.
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16 May 09, Kenny (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Another ebay store that has them is TheSeedCollection thats where i got mine much cheaper than anywhere else.
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Dear Where can I buy the burdock roots in ACT? Please help. Thanks

- Jenny

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