Botanical Interests Green Globe Improved Artichoke Seeds

Grow artichokes anywhere, even in northern gardens. This variety has more uniform plant size, reduced spines and better production-an improvement of the original, 1863 heirloom, 'Green Globe'. Provide plenty of room and fertile soil and you'll be rewarded with 3 to 5 fresh, delicious artichokes. Perennial in USDA zones 7-10. In cold climates, grow as an annual.

Variety

Dark green with slightly purple base. Heavy bearing. Very few spines. 3 to 5 artichokes per plant in the first year.

• Days To Maturity: 150-180 Days
• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Artichoke
• Native: Mediterranean Region
• Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 7-10
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Plant Dimensions: 5' Tall, 4'-8' Wide
• Attributes: Frost Tolerant

Sowing

When to Sow Outside

Cold Climates: Not recommended. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for harvest the following spring.

When to Start Inside

Recommended. Cold Climates: Sow in 4" biodegradable pots 12 weeks before your average last spring frost date. Transplant outside 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°-80°F. Protect seedlings from frost. Mild Climates: Sow in 4" biodegradable pots in early fall. Transplant outdoors 6 weeks before your average first frost date, when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

• Days To Emerge: 14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"-1/4"
• Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 4'
• Row Spacing: 6'
• Thinning: Thin To 1 Every 4'

Growing

Harvesting

For eating, harvest buds when they are still tightly closed, just before they begin to open (opened heads are tough). Cut the central bud first by cutting the stem with a sharp knife 2" below the bud. After harvesting, side shoots will produce smaller harvestable buds (a unique delicacy!).

Specifications

• Type: Conventional