Green Globe Artichoke Seeds For Planting (Cynaria scolymus)
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basic information
The green globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a perennial thistle-like plant prized for its edible flower buds, which are harvested before they bloom. Native to the Mediterranean, this vegetable has a rich, nutty flavor and a tender, meaty heart, making it a culinary favorite in dishes like dips, salads, and stuffed preparations. Its vibrant green, tightly layered scales encase a fibrous choke, which is typically removed to reveal the prized heart. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins like C and K, the green globe artichoke is both nutritious and versatile, celebrated in cuisines worldwide.
Seed Count
30 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Artichoke seeds can benefit from a period of stratification for 4 weeks prior to sowing. Start in CowPots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow in early Spring when the temperatures are 65F or more. Once established, you can fertilize with a balanced fertilizer, once a month.
SEED PREP
Seeds can be soaked to soften the outer shell.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/4 inch under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a loamy or sandy soil that is well drained.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily so that the soil is wet but not soggy.
GERMINATION
Can take up to 8 weeks.
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows to a height o 3 to 6 feet tall.
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads about 4 feet wide.
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart.
ROW SPACING
Space rows 4 feet apart.
CROP SIZE
Produces 3 to 5 inch green heads.
SEASON
Annual Crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Cynaria scolymus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Can be stubborn to germinate.
HARVEST
120 Days
