{"title":"Burdock Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/i\u003e) Burdock (also called gobo) is overlooked here in America, but in Japan, it is enjoyed in soups and stir-fries, as well as stuffed and pickled for sushi. The root is harvested in the fall of the first year, when it is tender and flavorful, for culinary and medicinal purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burdock-takinogawa","title":"Burdock Seeds, Takinogawa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very special late variety that is known for flavor and length. Grown in traditional Japanese burdock boxes, this root is known to reach 3 feet! With a thin outer skin and crisp flesh, it cooks beautifully and is a must for many Japanese dishes. The winter-hardy first year root can be dug late in the fall and even into winter for cooking. Takinogawa burdock was bred and improved by Suzuki Gengo at Takinogawa village (Tokyo) in the Genroku era during the Edo period (1688-1704). More than 90% of burdock are descendants of this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow in early spring or late fall. Soak seeds before sowing. Produces a large rosette of leaves, large edible taproot in the first year. Flowers second year; may become invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511019733278,"sku":"HB179","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/burdock_root_takinogawa_jere_gettle_lss_000_5978_850x850_668c3c96-6087-4eeb-8d18-548cae8c9c76.jpg?v=1782393832"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/Herb-Great-Burdock-HB197-LSS-000_2705.jpg?v=1783528083","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/collections\/burdock-seeds.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}