Artichoke Seeds - Purple Italian Globe HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- 3-6 Inches diameter Artichokes - Heirloom
- 120 Days to Harvest
- Prefers full sun exposure
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 | Early-Mid March |
| Zones 7 | Mid-Late March |
| Zones 6 | Late March - Early April |
| Zones 5 | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 2 – 4 | Late April - Early May |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First*): | |
| Zones 2-4 | Mid September |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 | Late September |
| Zones 7 | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 | Early October |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Artichokes - Plant Purple Italian Globe Artichoke Seeds
Add some color and ornamental interest to your garden by planting Purple Italian Globe Artichoke seeds. An open-pollinated variety brought to us from Italy, thisheirloom produces large, purple-headed fruits. More tolerant to temperature extremes, Purple Italian Globe are tender and more succulent than typical green varieties.
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Fast Facts
Name: Purple Italian Globe Artichoke Botanical Name: Cynaria scolymus "Purple Italian Globe" Type: Heirloom Size at Maturity: 3" - 6" Diameter Days to Maturity: 120 Days Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Time: Warm Season Sowing Method: Direct Sow Planting Depth: 1/2" Plant Spacing: 30" - 36" Seeds per Pound: NA Hardiness Zones: All Ships: Year-round Average Seeds Per Packet: ~30-40 -
Planting Instructions
When to Plant:
- Artichokes are grown successfully in warmer climates, so January-March is prime planting time!
- Colder zones will need to start indoors under fluorescent lighting 2 months before the last frost.
How to Grow:
- Ccarefully decide where you would like to plant your artichokes, as this will be considered your “perennial garden” that you will not be tilling up each year like you do for your annuals.
- Artichokes grow best where there are mild winters and long, frost-free, moist summers. They will need at least 100 frost-free growing days.
- Amend your soil with organic compost and keep it evenly moist, allowing soil to dry between watering.
- Sow seeds ½” deep and thin to 6’ apart.
- Where winters are cold, cut plants back to 10” and cover with a box or basket, mulching with straw or leaves to help maintain an even soil temperature.
- Artichokes bear best the 2nd year and should be started from new plants every 3-4 years.
When to Harvest:
- The artichoke is an edible thistle flower bud which is eaten before it opens. If we wait until full maturity, it blooms a beautiful purple thistle.
- Harvest artichokes during the 2nd year, cut buds about the size of an apple before they open. Cut stems about 1 ½” below the bud.
**Artichokes are tender perennials that grow from 3-4 feet tall and 6 feet across. A nice companion plant to put with your artichokes is asparagus, as these are perennials as well and will come back for you year after year.
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