Description
Cynara scolymus
HEIRLOOM. The classic, most popular artichoke variety. Beautiful plants grow up to 6 feet tall with arching silver-green foliage. The large, edible flower buds grow to 3 to 5 inches in diameter, are deep green with purple-tinged edges, and have thick, fleshy scales and tender, flavorful hearts. A must-have for Mediterranean cooking.
Artichokes are a vegetable that originated in the Mediterranean region and are grown for their large, succulent flower buds. An artichoke “heart” is the most tender part of the flower bud, but the fleshy parts of the scales surrounding the heart can be eaten as well. This plant is a short-lived perennial in zones 7 and higher, but can be grown as an annual as far north as zone 3.
Hazel Sullivan? –
Great
Opal Howard? –
I love these seeds! This is a great pack of seed that grow in my area. I’ll be putting together a map of what grown symbiotically.
Violette Bailey? –
Huge package, covers a lot of ground. Minimal work required with the hybrid mix. And the flowers are gorgeous!
Hazel Cox? –
Very happy with these!!! Sprouted within a week. Blooming approximately 3 weeks. Strong stems with beautiful blooms!! Going on two months of blooms.
Opal Ward? –
I planted not even half of these seeds in a small dish and they literally sprouted 24 hours later. I was amazed! Will update when they bloom.