Vegetable Burdock 'Shirohada'

Plant seed in ground as soon as ground can be worked. Germination in 4 to 7 days; 110-130 days to harvest Plant 3 inch spacing in rows ...Read More2 feet apart. Harvest when root is 3/4 inch in diameter and 2 feet long. Soil must be loose and worked to 2 foot depth for good root growth (long and straight.

'Shirohada' is an early variety, with nice white skin on the root, and contains no calories. High in fiber and minerals, iron, chromium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.

Prepare by cutting root in fine strips, soak in water 2 or 3 hours, boil and use in salads or stir fry. Burdock also has medicinal uses.