{"product_id":"chiko-burdock","title":"Chiko Burdock (Gobo), Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChiko Burdock (Gobo), Heirloom Seeds — The Hardy Biennial Root Herb From Ancient Chinese Medicine With Carrot-Like Flavor and Year-Round Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiko Burdock (\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e) — known as \u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e in Japan — is a hardy biennial herb originating from Europe and Asia with a history spanning continents and millennia. Used in Ancient Chinese medicine for maintaining overall health, aiding fevers, colds, and chronic illness, and a culinary staple across Asian cuisines. A uniform variety producing long, slender, light-brown roots averaging 1–2 feet long and 1 inch thick — easier to grow than both carrots and parsnips, with faster germination and excellent weed competition. Plants grow upright 2–9 feet tall. Earthy, sweet, tender flavor similar to carrots and parsnips. Edible leaves, stalks, and roots. Overwinters in deeply-worked soil. Violet-colored flowers with bristles appear in year 2. 63+ days (leaves) \/ 100+ days (root).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Chiko Burdock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier than carrots or parsnips\u003c\/strong\u003e — faster germination, good weed competition, uniform roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, slender roots\u003c\/strong\u003e — avg. 1–2 feet long x 1 inch thick; light-brown, bark-colored skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Chinese medicine heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e — used for centuries for overall health, fevers, colds, and chronic illness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy, sweet, carrot-like flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — similar to parsnips; tender texture; popular in Asian cuisine and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-plant harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — edible roots (like carrots\/parsnips), leaves (like kale), and stalks (like celery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason-extended biennial\u003c\/strong\u003e — overwinters in deeply-worked soil like parsnips; roots store well year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and beverage uses\u003c\/strong\u003e — burdock root tea aids inflammation, digestion, and detox; topical salve for skin irritation; beer bittering agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in Vitamin A\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports scalp health and promotes hair growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young roots eaten raw like a carrot — crisp, earthy, slightly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious in hearty soups and bean stews; adds depth and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooked like parsnips\/carrots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast, braise, or steam; pairs well with Asian seasonings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook as a savory greens dish similar to kale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStalks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use like celery in soups and stir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurdock root tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aids inflammation, digestion, and body detoxification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer bittering:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional bittering agent in craft and herbal beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopical salve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried root powdered and applied topically for skin irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rub off the bark with the back of a knife. 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