Burdock Seeds - Deciduous Biennial Flower (Arctium lappa) * Common Names = Burdock / Gobo / Greater Burdock / Cockle Button / Thorny Burr * Extremely hardy and low maintenance - grows anywhere from meadows to woods * Attracts bees and butterflies * Self-seeds freely; dead-head flowers to avoid accidental plants * Leaves can be used as a vegetable in salads * Roots are used in herbal remedies for digestion, flu symptoms, and cardio health * Rich in B-Vitamins, Iron , Zinc, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin C and Magnesium * Topical application for scalp/hair treatment, acne, eczema and psoriasis * Fast-growing = harvest roots after 90 days before plant gets very difficult to dig up The dried root slices are also available in our shop, when stock is plentiful. Life Cycle: Biennial Height: 4-6 ft Max Width: 3 ft USDA Zone: 3-10 Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun Harvest: 90-120 days OTHER QUANTITIES OF THESE SEEDS: www.ebay.com/itm/124794781805 ALL SEEDS AVAILABLE: www.ebay.com/str/trifectabotanicals/Planting-Seeds/_i.html?store_cat=40687257012 GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in small pots/flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil. 2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 7-14 days. 3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4? tall seedlings 2 feet apart after last frost. *** Plants have long roots, so make sure they have plenty of room to spread. *** Harvest roots after 90 days before the plant gets too difficult to remove. Germination: 85% HAPPY PLANTING! PACKAGING SHIPPING Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment. A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MY #1 PRIORITY! Contact me openly with any questions/concerns, and I usually reply within 24 hours. I like to enjoy time with my family animals on the weekends, but I do my best to keep in contact with my wonderful customers. :) *** Most herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled incorporated between grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let chemical pesticides ever touch our soil. *** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. *** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs. FOLLOW US SEND US A SHOUT --- #trifectabotanicals FB / Insta / Pin web - trifectabotanicals.com