Greater Burdock - Arctium lappa
hp18 (Arctium lappa)
Biennial, about 1.5 m high, with many uses. During the first year the roots can be used as a vegetable. The seeds and root extracts have medical uses. Can grow very tall and wide with a good supply of nutrients.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Use | whole plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | biennial |
| Arctium lappa | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 40-100 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40-100 cm |
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.