Description
Green Globe Improved Artichoke Seeds 1105. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approx. 20 seeds/pkt (20 seeds/gram)
Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our Green Globe Improved Artichoke seeds. This heirloom perennial is cherished for its deep green buds with a slight purple tinge, offering a tender, delectable treat straight from your garden. While a true perennial in warmer climates, gardeners in colder regions can embrace the rewarding challenge of overwintering roots for even more bountiful harvests in future years.
Key Product Details
- Type: Perennial (often grown as an annual in Canada)
- Hardiness: Zone 7 and up
- Height: Up to 1.5 meters in one year
- Matures in: First year plants produce small buds; larger harvests develop in years 2-3.
- Features: Heirloom variety, excellent flavour, beautiful buds.
Planting & Growing Guide
When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost date in your region. Harden off seedlings and transplant to the garden once all danger of frost has passed.
How to Plant: Sow seeds 6 mm deep in a soilless mix. Germinate at 21-26°C. Once seedlings are 2.5-5 cm tall, transplant them into individual 10 cm pots and grow on at 15-21°C.
Care: Choose a location with full sun and deep, fertile, organic soil. Space plants 60-90 cm apart in rows that are 1.75 m apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and apply a thick layer of mulch (up to 10 cm) as the plants grow to retain moisture and prevent the soil from getting too warm.
Why Choose This Seed?
Growing artichokes from seed is an incredibly satisfying experience. The Green Globe Improved variety produces beautiful, firm buds with an edible, fleshy base and a tender heart that are a true delicacy. Harvest the flower buds when they are 5-9 cm in diameter for the best flavour. This plant also adds a striking architectural element to your garden with its large, silver-green leaves. If you are a dedicated gardener looking for a long-term reward, this heirloom is a perfect fit.
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