Arctium lappa

SpeciesArctium minus

Also called gobo, edible burdock, lappa, thorny burr, beggar's buttons, happy major

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Arctium lappa
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination65–75 days

“65-75 days” — How to grow Burdock — planting guide · GardenDraft

Days to maturity120 days

“~120 days to harvest” — How to grow Burdock (Arctium lappa) — G4rden

Lightfull sun to part shade

“full sun to part shade” — How to grow Burdock — planting guide · GardenDraft

Soil pH6–7

“Soil pH 6–7” — How to grow Burdock (Arctium lappa) — G4rden

Hardiness zones2-13

“USDA zones 2-13” — How to grow Burdock — planting guide · GardenDraft

Spacing5 in

“4 inches apart” — How to grow Burdock — planting guide · GardenDraft

Ready whenbefore it flowers

“harvest before it flowers” — How to grow Burdock (Arctium lappa) — G4rden

Edible partsgobo

“Gobo: the long, earthy, crunchy root” — How to grow Burdock (Arctium lappa) — G4rden

Companionsbush bean, lettuce

“Plant near Bush BeanLettuce” — How to grow Burdock (Arctium lappa) — G4rden

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