| Common Names |
Greater Burdock, Gobo, Edible Burdock |
| Family |
Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) |
| Origin |
Europe and Asia |
| Plant Type |
Root Vegetable / Medicinal Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Biennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Root / Herbaceous Layer |
| Mature Size |
2–3 ft leaves; 5–6 ft tall in bloom |
| Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Fall (roots best harvested Year 1) |
| Time to Harvest |
90–150 days (roots), Year 1 |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 4–9 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Biennial; large basal leaves first year, flowers second year |
