![]() ![]() We do our best to ensure that orders placed by 12pm on business days will typically be shipped same day, however during peak times this may not be possible. We aim to ship all orders as quickly as possible once payment has been received. APPROX SEEDS PER PACKET: HOME GARDEN ($3.50) ![]() ![]() These aren’t hardy to frosts so should be cut back in areas that get very cold winters. Mulching well will help your garden to conserve water and encourage it to crop strongly. A once or twice yearly application of organic compost during the growing season will help replenish vital nutrients. As a perennial Green Globe Artichoke care is straightforward. Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Green Globe Artichoke typically take about a year to produce but once productive will provide plenty of reward for your effort, and can produce for 5 years or more. 1.0m apart when soil temperatures are between 15°c – 25°c, or they can be sown in trays for careful transplanting.Ĭarefully transplant any tray-grown seedlings when plants are around 10cm – 20cm tall to a final spacing of approx. Artichoke seeds can be sown directly in place approx. SOWING:Īrtichoke seeds are best sown in spring through early autumn. First recorded in a vegetable catalogue in 1863, it was introduced to France from Italy by Catherine de Medici in about 1533. They’re stunning plants that provide a statement in the garden and a rare delicacy.Įasy to grow and enjoy for years, it will produce edible flower buds during its second and following years. Once the flower buds start to open up enjoy for their magnificent floral displays. Eat the immature flower buds while they’re young and tender and consist of tightly overlapping green scales. The large delicious heads can grow to 8-10cm in diameter and are wonderful grilled, steamed or stuffed. This delicacy has been grown in Southern Europe for centuries. The very attractive plants are popular for both their delicious flower buds and ornamental value. ‘Green Globe’ produces beautiful large Artichokes with thick succulent scales and solid hearts. Heritage: Mediterranean region, pre 1900’s ![]()
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