Globe Artichoke Seeds
Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
Description:
Globe Artichoke is a perennial vegetable plant native to southern Europe, primarily grown for its edible flower buds but its leaves also provide valuable medicinal qualities. Globe Artichoke is a large and striking plant that can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters). It features a clump of deeply lobed, silvery-green leaves that are spiky and thorny. The plant forms a central bud known as the "artichoke," which is composed of tightly packed bracts. These bracts are harvested and cooked as a vegetable via various methods. If left unharvested, the bud will open into a stunning purple-blue flower of which bees absolutely love.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate; prefers mild, frost-free to hot & dry summers and cool & humid winters.
Position: full sun needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day; adequate sunlight is crucial for the development of large and flavourful artichoke buds.
Soil: well-draining, nitrogen-rich, fertile and loamy or sandy soil; ideal soil pH range is slightly acidic to neutral (around 6.0 to 7.5).
Water: moderate water needs; water the plant regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; during hot and dry periods, increase watering to avoid stress on the plants.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5m) apart to allow them room to spread.
Propagation: sow seed in early spring in seed flats/pots or after sow direct after last frost, 10mm under the soil and tamp firmly.
Harvest:
Buds:
Timing: harvest the buds when they are firm, plump, and reach a size of about 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7cm) in diameter. Harvest the buds before they start to open and the bracts become loose.
Harvesting technique: use a sharp knife or pruners to cut the artichoke bud from the plant, leaving about an inch (2.5cm) of stem attached. Take care to avoid damaging the nearby developing buds.
Secondary harvests: after the main bud is harvested, the side shoots or "suckers" will begin to develop. These can be left to grow and produce additional artichokes for subsequent harvests.
Leaves: harvest the more mature, vibrant, dark green and healthy looking leaves further away from the main stem. This ensures you allow the younger innermost leaves space to mature for later harvests in the season.
30 seeds per pack
Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
Description:
Globe Artichoke is a perennial vegetable plant native to southern Europe, primarily grown for its edible flower buds but its leaves also provide valuable medicinal qualities. Globe Artichoke is a large and striking plant that can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters). It features a clump of deeply lobed, silvery-green leaves that are spiky and thorny. The plant forms a central bud known as the "artichoke," which is composed of tightly packed bracts. These bracts are harvested and cooked as a vegetable via various methods. If left unharvested, the bud will open into a stunning purple-blue flower of which bees absolutely love.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate; prefers mild, frost-free to hot & dry summers and cool & humid winters.
Position: full sun needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day; adequate sunlight is crucial for the development of large and flavourful artichoke buds.
Soil: well-draining, nitrogen-rich, fertile and loamy or sandy soil; ideal soil pH range is slightly acidic to neutral (around 6.0 to 7.5).
Water: moderate water needs; water the plant regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; during hot and dry periods, increase watering to avoid stress on the plants.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5m) apart to allow them room to spread.
Propagation: sow seed in early spring in seed flats/pots or after sow direct after last frost, 10mm under the soil and tamp firmly.
Harvest:
Buds:
Timing: harvest the buds when they are firm, plump, and reach a size of about 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7cm) in diameter. Harvest the buds before they start to open and the bracts become loose.
Harvesting technique: use a sharp knife or pruners to cut the artichoke bud from the plant, leaving about an inch (2.5cm) of stem attached. Take care to avoid damaging the nearby developing buds.
Secondary harvests: after the main bud is harvested, the side shoots or "suckers" will begin to develop. These can be left to grow and produce additional artichokes for subsequent harvests.
Leaves: harvest the more mature, vibrant, dark green and healthy looking leaves further away from the main stem. This ensures you allow the younger innermost leaves space to mature for later harvests in the season.
30 seeds per pack
Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
Description:
Globe Artichoke is a perennial vegetable plant native to southern Europe, primarily grown for its edible flower buds but its leaves also provide valuable medicinal qualities. Globe Artichoke is a large and striking plant that can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters). It features a clump of deeply lobed, silvery-green leaves that are spiky and thorny. The plant forms a central bud known as the "artichoke," which is composed of tightly packed bracts. These bracts are harvested and cooked as a vegetable via various methods. If left unharvested, the bud will open into a stunning purple-blue flower of which bees absolutely love.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate; prefers mild, frost-free to hot & dry summers and cool & humid winters.
Position: full sun needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day; adequate sunlight is crucial for the development of large and flavourful artichoke buds.
Soil: well-draining, nitrogen-rich, fertile and loamy or sandy soil; ideal soil pH range is slightly acidic to neutral (around 6.0 to 7.5).
Water: moderate water needs; water the plant regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; during hot and dry periods, increase watering to avoid stress on the plants.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5m) apart to allow them room to spread.
Propagation: sow seed in early spring in seed flats/pots or after sow direct after last frost, 10mm under the soil and tamp firmly.
Harvest:
Buds:
Timing: harvest the buds when they are firm, plump, and reach a size of about 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7cm) in diameter. Harvest the buds before they start to open and the bracts become loose.
Harvesting technique: use a sharp knife or pruners to cut the artichoke bud from the plant, leaving about an inch (2.5cm) of stem attached. Take care to avoid damaging the nearby developing buds.
Secondary harvests: after the main bud is harvested, the side shoots or "suckers" will begin to develop. These can be left to grow and produce additional artichokes for subsequent harvests.
Leaves: harvest the more mature, vibrant, dark green and healthy looking leaves further away from the main stem. This ensures you allow the younger innermost leaves space to mature for later harvests in the season.
30 seeds per pack