- Perennial vegetable
- Italian heirloom variety
- Purple artichokes
Description
'Artichoke- Purple of Romagna' seeds
Cynara scolymus
- Perennial vegetable
- Italian heirloom variety
- Purple artichokes
Perennial growing to 100cm. Thistle-like plants with silver/grey leaves. Produces medium to large green/purple flowers heads which are eaten as a vegetable. Italian heirloom variety, very popular with chefs as they are more tender than other varieties. Can be grown as an ornamental. Flowers can be dried and used in arrangements.
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 20
Product code: G5-19
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 | 100cm |
| Plant Spacing | 80cm |
| Plant Height | 100cm |
| 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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