- Perennial vegetable
- Round purple/green chokes
- Globe artichoke
Description
'Artichoke- Purple Headed' seeds
Cynara scolymus
- Perennial vegetable
- Round purple/green chokes
- Globe artichoke
Perennial growing to 180cm. Thistle-like plants with silver/grey/green leaves. Large purple/green flowers heads are eaten as a vegetable. Large hearts. Gourmet vegetable. Can be grown as an ornamental. Flowers can be dried and used in arrangements.
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 20
Product code: B3-14
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 10mm |
| Season | Spring or after frost |
| Germination | 14-21 days @ 21-26°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial |
| Row Spacing | 200cm |
| Plant Spacing | 150cm |
| Plant Height | 180cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 300-400 days |
*Notes: Can be grown as an annual or perennial. Protect from slugs, snails and aphids.
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How To Grow
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Ratings & Reviews
Beauty!
I planted both the green and the purple artichokes. They look awesome when they are both in flower. I thin the purple ones are a little shorter but that didn't bother me
