Arctium lappa

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Arctium lappa
Also known as: Great Burdock, Gobo
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil
Format: Smal
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: -
Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Trunk, Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Bee plant

Description

Carrots can be eaten both raw and cooked. Young carrots have a mild flavor, while older carrots have a stronger taste. The ideal length for carrots is a maximum of 60 cm, as longer carrots may have a tough core. Carrots discolor quickly when exposed to air. They can also be dried and contain about 45% inulin, which can be converted into a sweetener for diabetics. The young leaves and stems can be eaten both raw and cooked. The leaves have a slimy texture, and the stems and branches can be used like asparagus or spinach, with the skin needing to be removed for the best flavor. The flower stem can be eaten raw in salads or cooked and incorporated into dishes. The pith of the flower stem has a mild flavor similar to asparagus. Germinated seeds of this plant can be used as bean sprouts like mung bean sprouts, soy sprouts, or tjapah.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Mentha aquatica
Water mint 		Enhances soil quality and attracts beneficial insects while repelling pests.
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree 		Attracts pollinators and provides shade for the burdock.
Diospyros lotus
Date Plum 		Helps improve soil structure and provides nutrients through leaf drop.
Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat 		Provides wind protection and attracts beneficial insects.
Corylus colurna
Turkish Hazel 		Offers shelter and reduces competition for sunlight, helping burdock thrive.
Salix alba
Willow 		Improves soil moisture retention and supports biodiversity.
Prunus domestica
Plum 		Provides fruit and shade, while the roots can help with burdock's nutrient uptake.
Ziziphus jujuba
Jujube 		Attracts pollinators and enhances the overall health of the ecosystem.
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 		Provides a natural trellis; can benefit from burdock's nutrient-rich environment.
Rubus fruticosus
Blackberry 		Provides additional cover and habitat for beneficial wildlife.