SEEDS OF BURDOCK, GREAT BURDOCK - ARCTIUM LAPPA
Aromatic plant with medicinal properties perfect for edges, rockery gardens and slopes. The root is very crunchy and has a sweet, smooth, spicy taste. It is a good seasoning for meat dishes. They are used in medicine for its diuretic, diaphoretic properties and for being a purifying agent of the blood. For years, children have used their leaves to play as they easily hook onto clothing.
Fleshy root. Hollow stem up to 1.5 m. Numerous branches with large, oval and rough leaves. The flowers appear in the second year. They are small with an intense purple color. The fruits are small and ball-shaped with hooks.
It adapts to all soils.
Direct sowing in Autumn or Spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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| Average germination (%) | 75 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Life cycle | Biennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Cosmetic, Culinary, Edges, Fodder, Medicinal, Restoration, Rock garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Chalk, No preference |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !