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Chiko

Root vegetable

Arctium lappa

Overview
A great season-extension offering. For fall, winter, and spring harvest and storage. Can be overwintered in soil, much the same as parsnips. Cook like carrots. Easier to grow than both carrots and parsnips, with faster germination and good weed competition. Delicious in hearty soups and bean stews. Uniform variety. Roots are long, slender, and light brown. Avg. 1-2' long x 1" thick.
Planting
Direct sow outdoors ¼ inch deep, 3–4 weeks before first fall frost or in early spring; thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart at 2 inches tall
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Loose, well-drained soil, free of rocks and compacted clay; amended with compost. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 10-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Generally pest-resistant; occasional carrot rust fly damage in susceptible regions. Common diseases: Generally disease-resistant; rare cases of root rot in waterlogged soils.