Artichoke, Green Globe (Cynara cardunculus) - 25 Seeds
Green Globe Artichokes are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that is easy and fun to grow in your garden! This hearty heirloom vegetable is non-GMO, open-pollinated, and produces large, globe-shaped heads with flavorful meaty hearts. Whether you’re planting in the ground or growing in containers, Green Globe artichokes are a great addition to any garden—an ideal way for gardening enthusiasts and novice green thumbs alike to both enjoy the bounty of their labors and get a healthy meal on the table. Not only are they an impressive single ingredient fresh from your own backyard, but there are also countless recipes available online for all things artichoke! Be sure to add some Green Globe artichoke plants to your garden today for full, flavorful harvests you can savor all season long.
FAST FACTS:
- Latin Name: Cynara cardunculus
- Type: Perennial
- USDA Zone: 7-10
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Days to Maturity: 140-150 days
- Plant Height: 3-4 feet
- Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated
GROWING TIPS:
For best results, start Artichoke, Green Globe seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant the seedlings into the garden when they are at least 6 inches tall and the weather has warmed. Optimal germination temperature is 70-75°F. Artichokes are heavy feeders and will benefit from a light application of compost or fertilizer in early spring. Space the plants 24-36 inches apart in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun. Water the plants regularly, especially during dry spells.