Globe Artichoke, Cynara Scolymus, pack of one bareroot plant
£3.99
notes
Globe Artichokes are notable for their tall stems which bear large dark green heads against silvery foliage. These globe shaped flower heads are harvested for use as a vegetable while still in bud, but if left on the plant, they mature into attractive purple blossoms.
Dimensions
Eventual height and Spread: 180cm (5ft 10in) x 75cm (2ft 5in)
Features
notes
Globe Artichokes are notable for their tall stems which bear large dark green heads against silvery foliage. These globe shaped flower heads are harvested for use as a vegetable while still in bud, but if left on the plant, they mature into attractive purple blossoms.
Details
- One bareroot plant
- Flowers: late summer
- Harvest: July
Planting
- Plant from April to May
- Plant 15cm deep, 90cm apart
- Full sun position. Fertile, slightly acid well drained soil.
Care
- Water well after planting
- In the first year, cut off the main flowerhead as soon as it appears to stimulate growth.
- Harvest the unopened flowerheads by cutting a few centimetres from the head
- Stake if the plant becomes too top heavy
- Cut back stems in autumn and protect with mulch in the autumn
Glossary
Vegetable Crowns & Tubers
