Burdock Seeds - Salada Musume
85-100 days to maturity. Arctium lappa. Salada Musume Burdock Seeds. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Cool-season Annual. Burdock has been grown for centuries, mainly in China and Japan, for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is grown primarily for its crisp roots, but the leaves and stems are also edible. Salada Musume is an early, light-skinned, edible burdock or gobo that grows 12-16" long. This relatively short length makes it suitable for home gardens. In Japan, this variety is used fresh for salad and has a pleasant earthy aroma. Approximately 1,900 seeds per oz.
Burdock Seeds - Musume - Heirloom
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Other Common Names: Edible burdock, great burdock, gobo, niu pang, dong yang luo bo, and ngao pong.
How to Grow Salada Musume Burdock
Sow seeds in spring or fall in a sunny location. Improve germination by soaking for 24 hours in warm water. Scarification of seeds can also help. Cover very lightly as light improves germination. Keep the seedbed moist. Thin out the weak seedlings. After germination, the seedlings grow quickly. If sowing in seed trays, transplant into a permanent growing space as soon as possible and before a taproot begins to form.
Pinch off the flowers as they appear to concentrate plant energy on tuber production. Fertilizer or an organic compost addition can encourage hearty growth. For sowing in autumn, provide covers or cloches to help the plants overwinter.
Harvesting Salada Musume Burdock
Harvest roots when 12-16" in length. Keep extra soil on the burdock root to prolong its freshness.
Culinary Tips
Use in stir-fry, ohitashi, tempura, pickle, and fresh salad. Prepare the roots by rubbing off the bark with the back of a knife. Cut thin slices and soak in water for about 2 hours to remove bitterness. Try a classic Japanese dish called kimpira made with shaved pieces of burdock, julienned carrots, and celery, all stir-fried in sesame oil with soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and hot peppers. The young roots can be eaten raw like a carrot.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“If you generally love tubers like me, you will adore burdock. It is comparable to carrots, radishes, or potatoes; but with a flavor all its own!”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 1 g packet - Approximately 65 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 1,900 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 7,600 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 30,400 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 152,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Arctium lappa |
| Salada Musume Burdock Color: | Light tan roots; small purple flowers; green leaves with pink venation. |
| Salada Musume Burdock Flavor: | The roots have unique earthy flavor that transforms with age. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 85-100 days |
| Days to Germination: | 3-7 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | Uncovered |
| Row Spacing: | 18-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36-48’ |
| Growth Habit: | Large leaves branching out off a main stem; Can grow tall. |
| Soil Preference: | Fertile, well-drained soil. For best results avoid heavy clay soils. |
| Temperature Preference: | 65-80-℉ (The roots are unharmed by freezing temps.) |
Other
| Plant Width: | 12-24 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | The biggest concern is weeds. Keep the area weed-free by mulching or planting a cover crop with shallow roots around the plant. |