Artichoke Green Globe Seeds – Heirloom Gourmet Perennial

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-9206-ART-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a historic heirloom variety renowned for producing heavy yields of large, globe-shaped flower buds with thick, fleshy scales and a delicious, buttery heart. Featuring architectural silvery-green, deeply lobed foliage, it forms an impressive ornamental plant that doubles as a prized culinary delicacy. Grown as a perennial in mild climates or as a heavy-yielding annual in northern regions, it brings magnificent structure, edible luxury, and pollinator-friendly purple blooms if flower heads are left to open.

Specifications

Plant Name: Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Gourmet Vegetable / Ornamental (Tender Perennial grown as Annual in northern zones)
Color: Deep green buds with occasional purple brushing; silvery grey-green foliage
Plant Characteristics: Large arching mounded habit, thick fleshy bud scales, large dense hearts, striking violet thistle-like flowers if unharvested
Suitable Space: Dedicated vegetable garden beds, raised beds, edible landscape focal points, large sunny borders
Season: Warm Season / Late Summer Harvest
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors February to early March (8–10 weeks before last spring frost) with cool temperature vernalization (10–12 days under 10°C / 50°F as seedlings) to induce first-year bud production; transplant outdoors late May.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires steady moisture rich, deep, well-draining soil for tender bud formation)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Exceptional gourmet flavor profile with tender, rich, fleshy hearts and scales
Striking ornamental visual appeal with large silver-grey architectural leaves
Can produce 3–5 primary globe buds plus multiple secondary side shoots per plant

Requires early indoor start and cold vernalization step to yield reliably in northern annual gardens
Heavy feeder requiring rich organic matter, deep soil, generous growing room

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