ARTICHOKE
Cynara scolymus
This is a 4-6 foot perennial plant with
ferny foliage and very large flower buds
often in the first year if started early. These flower buds
are the artichokes you cook and eat. If the buds are
allowed to open they become huge 6 inch purple
thistlelike flowers that are very showy and excellent
for cutting. Perennial to zones 7-10, they should be started early and treated
as an annual everywhere else. Where adapted they will remain productive
for 4-5 years.
VG01 GREEN GLOBE ARTICHOKE SEEDS
(OP)
Produces 2-5 inch diameter heads with thick, flavorful hearts. Often begins production by
mid-August of the first year. One of the most winter hardy of all artichokes. Packet
is 30 seeds.
VG7200 IMPERIAL STAR ARTICHOKE SEEDS
(OP) 90 days
This 4 foot tall plant produces sweet and mild 3-4.5 inch thornless flower buds the first year with
yields up to 3 times higher than older varieties. Winter hardy to zone 7, but it was bred to promote
heavy annual production even in colder zones. Packet is 25 seeds.
VG03 VIOLETTO ARTICHOKE SEEDS
(OP)
This Northern Italian variety produces small, oval 3x5 inch heads with very attractive violet
bracts. Outstanding flavor. It is a little bit later than Green Globe. Packet is 30 seeds.
VG05 CARDOON SEEDS
(OP)
Cynara cardunculus
This perennial is very closely related to artichokes
but is grown for its edible leafstalks and dramatic, very
showy appearance. Can grow up to 8 feet tall and produces
an abundance of beautiful large purple thistlelike flowers,
which are excellent for arrangements--fresh or dried. Sorry, cannot ship to California. Packet is 25 large
seeds.
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