Artichoke, commonly known as Globe Artichoke, is a perennial vegetable plant valued for its large edible flower buds and distinctive silvery-green foliage. The plant forms a broad clump of deeply lobed leaves and produces tall stems topped with large round buds during the growing season. Artichokes grow best in mild climates with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. They are commonly cultivated in vegetable gardens and raised beds where their architectural foliage and tall stems add visual interest while producing harvestable buds.
Features
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Perennial vegetable plant with large edible flower buds
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Broad clump-forming growth with silvery-green lobed leaves
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Produces tall stems with rounded buds during the growing season
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Suitable for vegetable gardens and raised beds
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Adapted to sunny locations with fertile soil
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
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Common Name (US): Globe Artichoke
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Upright perennial vegetable plant
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USDA Zones: 7 to 10
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Spring through summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 7 to 10: February to April
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Zones 3 to 6: January to March (start indoors)
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Germination Time and Conditions: 10 to 21 days at 20 to 24 C in moist, well-drained seed starting mix
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist
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Mature Plant Size: 3 to 5 feet height; 3 to 4 feet spread
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Plant Spacing: 36 to 48 inches between plants