Bring a touch of architectural drama and gourmet flavor to your garden with the Green Globe Artichoke. This majestic heirloom vegetable is a true showstopper, forming a large, fountain-like clump of silvery-green, serrated leaves. The main event is the immature flower bud, which you can harvest and steam to enjoy the tender, flavorful artichoke hearta true culinary delicacy. If left on the plant, the buds open into stunning, giant, purple thistle-like flowers beloved by bees.

What you\’ll love

• The gourmet experience of harvesting and eating your own artichokes.
• A bold, architectural plant with beautiful silvery foliage that makes a statement.
• Stunning, giant purple flowers if the buds are left to mature.
• A reliable perennial in mild climates, providing harvests for years to come.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 3-5 feet
• USDA Zone: 6-10
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Artichokes need a long season and a period of cool weather (vernalization) to produce buds.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space plants 4-6 feet apart in all directions; they get very large.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
• Watering: Water deeply and regularly, keeping soil consistently moist.

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