{"product_id":"ha-gobo-burdock","title":"Ha Gobo Burdock, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHa Gobo Burdock, Heirloom Seeds — The Japanese Leaf Burdock With Edible Roots, Tender Leaves \u0026amp; Centuries of Culinary Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHa Gobo Burdock (\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Japanese variety grown for its crisp edible roots, tender leaves, and hearty stems — a whole-plant burdock prized in Asian cuisine and herbal medicine for centuries. The thick white stalk grows about 12 inches long with light green, tender leaves and pink venation. The edible root averages about 6 inches long — shorter and more manageable than Takinogawa — with a pleasant earthy aroma and unique flavor that deepens with age. In Japan, used fresh in salads. Non-GMO, heirloom, cool-season annual. 65–75 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Ha Gobo Burdock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-plant harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — edible crisp roots, tender leaves, and hearty stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 6-inch roots\u003c\/strong\u003e — manageable size for home gardens, containers, and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive pink-veined leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — light green with pink venation; beautiful and edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salad variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — used raw in Japan; pleasant earthy aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenturies of culinary \u0026amp; medicinal use\u003c\/strong\u003e — a staple of Japanese and Chinese cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e~1,700 seeds per oz\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent value for market growers and succession planting\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\u003eKimpira Gobo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shave burdock and julienne carrots and celery; stir-fry in sesame oil with soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and hot peppers — the classic Japanese preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use raw roots and young leaves; pleasant earthy aroma; dress with sesame oil and citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry \u0026amp; ohitashi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parboil roots and leaves; use in stir-fry or dress with soy and sesame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempura:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin and fry in light tempura batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice and pickle in rice vinegar with sugar and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to miso soup or braised dishes for depth and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rub off the bark with the back of a knife. Slice thin and soak in water 2 hours to remove bitterness before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“There are tons of recipes online for the leaves and roots of burdock. I love trying new recipes and burdock has many uses!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Common Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible burdock, great burdock, gobo, dong yang luo bo, ci cai ji, dong yang lu bo, edible burdock leaves, ngao pong, niu pang, uang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in spring or fall in a sunny location with deep, loose, fertile soil. Improve germination by soaking seeds 24 hours in warm water; scarification also helps. Cover very lightly — burdock seeds need light to germinate. Keep seedbed moist. Thin weak seedlings; seedlings grow quickly after germination. If starting in trays, transplant to permanent location before taproot begins to form. Pinch off flowers as they appear to concentrate energy on root production. Add fertilizer or organic compost for vigorous growth. Mulch around plants to suppress weeds. For fall sowing, provide cloches or covers to overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young tender leaves with sharp clippers throughout the season. Harvest roots when 6 inches long. Keep extra soil on roots to prolong freshness. Harvest before flowering for best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs deep containers (at least 18–24 inches) for full root development. Works well in raised beds if depth is sufficient. 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