Artichoke - Green Globe

Artichoke 'Green Globe'

Latin name: Cynara scolymus

Artichoke 'Green Globe' is an impressive and tall perennial that can grow up to 1.7 metres tall. It produces large, round, green flower buds that are delicate and rich in flavour. In addition to being a fantastic vegetable, it is also an ornamental plant in the garden with its beautiful, silver-green leaves.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–April (pre-cultivation)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: August–October (the following year if grown perennially)
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Plant distance: 80–100 cm
• Row spacing: 100 cm
• Height: Up to 170 cm
• Location: Sunny and sheltered
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, but avoid waterlogging

Cultivation tips:

• Pre-cultivate indoors and harden off before planting out.
• When growing perennials, cover the plant over the winter in cold climates.
• Harvest the buds before they open for best flavor.

Uses: Perfect for steaming, grilling and gratins – a delicacy in both Mediterranean dishes and gourmet cooking.

Artichoke 'Green Globe' is a spectacular plant that combines beauty and exquisite taste – a real decoration for the garden and a must-have in the kitchen garden!