Artichoke Green Globe - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean region |
| Mature height |
100-150 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun |
| Watering |
Regular and deep; keep soil moist but never waterlogged |
| Soil / mix |
Deep, rich, well-drained soil high in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Heavy feeder; compost plus balanced feed through growth |
| Difficulty |
Hard |
Uses
<p>A <strong>gourmet culinary vegetable</strong>: the immature flower buds are steamed, boiled or grilled and the fleshy bracts and heart eaten. The bold silvery foliage also makes it a handsome ornamental and back-of-border accent.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds about 1-1.5 cm deep in seed trays; germination takes <strong>14-21 days</strong> at 20-25°C. Transplant strong seedlings 75-90 cm apart in deep rich soil or very large pots. A cool spell helps trigger budding. Harvest the firm, plump buds before the scales open, usually from <strong>90-150 days</strong> after transplanting; the plant can crop again in following years.</p>