{"product_id":"okinawa-long-burdock-seeds-japanese-gobo","title":"Okinawa Long Burdock (Gobo), Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOkinawa Long Burdock (Gobo), Heirloom Seeds — The 2,000-Year Japanese Root Vegetable With 3–4-Foot Roots and Superior Sweet Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, burdock root — \u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e (ごぼう) — has been cultivated and revered for over 2,000 years, both as a staple root vegetable and as a cornerstone of traditional medicine. The Okinawa Long type is a regional selection prized above all others for its extraordinary length, slender form, and exceptionally mild, sweet flavor. Roots routinely reach 90–120 cm (3–4 feet) — a dramatic, deeply satisfying harvest that rewards patient, deep-soil gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor informational and botanical purposes. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before using any plant medicinally.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Nutritional Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese Medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e — used for 2,000+ years as \u003cem\u003eniúbàng\u003c\/em\u003e (牛蓴); seeds used as anti-inflammatory and fever remedy; root used as blood purifier and digestive tonic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Kampo medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e — root and seeds used in classical formulas for skin conditions, lymphatic support, and detoxification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in inulin\u003c\/strong\u003e — a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria and supports digestive health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e — contains quercetin, luteolin, and phenolic acids with documented antioxidant activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient-dense\u003c\/strong\u003e — good source of folate, potassium, and manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Okinawa Long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional 3–4-foot roots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Okinawa type selected for extra-long, slender, refined roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — milder, sweeter, and more tender than standard burdock; excellent raw, pickled, or cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e — prized root vegetable and medicinal herb in one plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil-improving crop\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep taproot naturally breaks up compacted subsoil\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\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScrub (don’t peel) and slice into matchsticks for \u003cem\u003ekinpira gobo\u003c\/em\u003e — the classic Japanese stir-fry with soy, mirin, and sesame. Simmer in soups and stews, add to rice dishes, or pickle in rice vinegar. Shave thin and deep-fry into gobo chips. The mild Okinawa type is also excellent raw, julienned into salads with a sesame dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow only — long taproot does not transplant. Sow ½ inch deep, 2 inches apart; thin to 4–6 inches. Deep, loose, stone-free, well-draining soil is essential — minimum 2–3 feet deep. Raised beds or deep containers work exceptionally well. Consistent moisture; drought stress causes woody, bitter roots. Dig carefully with a long fork — roots break easily. Harvest before a hard frost. Store in damp sand in a cool location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120–150 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–120 cm (3–4 feet) long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect sow only (does not transplant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Depth Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 2–3 feet deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Biennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843722117254,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/okinawa-long-burdock-roots-freshly-harvested.png?v=1775540123","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/okinawa-long-burdock-seeds-japanese-gobo","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}