The Globe artichoke is an unusual perennial species grown for its thistle-like flower head. Artichokes are widely used in restaurants and are sold at most markets.
Sow March-April at 16-18°C in modules, or April in open ground. Plant out 1m apart in late April-early May. Harvest the following year. Pick heads before they flower. Usually starts cropping in year 2, and remains productive for up to four years. Artichoke's are also useful as an architectural plant in large herbaceous border setting.
The standard green-headed variety, reaching up to 170cm in height. Attractive large blue thistle-like flowerheads if allowed to flower.
Price: £0.50p per packet
In Stock: 25 Packets
An improved version of Green Globe. Mature plant produces 6-8 green globes measuring approximately 8-10cm in size.
Price: £0.06p per packet
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A purple globe variety, similar to Green Globe in habit, but with a finer flavour, and attractive large purple thistle-like flowerheads.
Price: £0.75p per packet
In Stock: 16 Packets