150+ days. Perennial Artichoke Gardening Seeds. Heirloom, non-gmo. Native to the Mediterranean, Green Globe Artichoke seeds have been grown for decades and their fruits eaten by and reserved for the noble and rich in ancient Greece and Rome. In addition to a mild flavor similar to asparagus, Artichoke vegetable plants can grow to be large, interesting focal points in gardens. Vibrant green stalks are adorned with intriguing leaves and topped with buds, which can turn purple if left uncut. Artichokes grown from seeds are rich in antioxidants, and can be grown as an annual in climate zones 5-7, or as a perennial in zones 8 and higher.
Growing Green Globe Artichoke From Seeds
- Latin Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Other Names:
- Seed Qualities: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Days to Plant Maturity: 150+
- Hardiness Zone: Zones 8 and above (possible to grow annually in colder climates)
- Seed Planting Depth: ¼- ½"
- Plant Spacing: 4'
- Row Spacing: 6'
- Growth Habit: Mound
- Soil Preference: Mulched/composted, PH level 6.5-7.5, temperature 60-75° F (16-24° C)
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full, although in climates with hot summers, afternoon shade can help
- Resistances: Drought
- Color: Green, though buds on top of stalks can turn purple if not cut
- Vegetable Flavor: Mild, asparagus-like taste
-
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 7 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 200 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 3,200 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 80,000 Seeds
Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) seeds can be sown indoors, then transplanted outside about four weeks before the last average frost. You'll want to plant the seeds four feet apart, with a space of six feet between rows, in a compost or mulched soil. Artichoke vegetable plants require consistent watering and full sunlight. When the top buds are a consistent green color, they can be cut. In a few short days, the lower Artichoke buds will be ready to be harvested. If the Artichoke plant is being kept for aesthetic purposes in a garden, leaving the buds uncut will result in them turning purple in color. Non-gmo, heirloom Green Globe Artichoke gardening seeds.