Artichoke - Violet de Provence

Artichoke 'Violet de Provence'

Latin name: Cynara scolymus L.

Artichoke 'Violet de Provence' is a decorative and flavorful French variety that develops beautiful, purple-tinged flower buds. It has a delicious nutty flavor and a soft texture, perfect for steaming, grilling or roasting in the oven. The plant is perennial in mild climates but is most often grown as an annual in cooler areas.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–March (pre-cultivation)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: August–October
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Plant distance: 80–100 cm
• Row spacing: 100 cm
• Height: 120–150 cm
• Location: Sunny and sheltered
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging

Cultivation tips:

• Pre-cultivate indoors at 18–22 °C for rapid germination.
• Harden the plants before planting out.
• Harvest the buds before they bloom for the best flavor.
• Can overwinter in mild climates with protection from frost.

Use: Perfect for steaming, grilling or using in stews and salads.

Artichoke 'Violet de Provence' is an elegant and high-yielding variety that produces a delicate and decorative harvest. A favorite in both the kitchen and garden!