Artichoke Seeds - Purple Italian Globe HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- Tender and tasty
- Heirloom Variety
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
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, this heirloom 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: Artichoke Seeds - Purple Italian Globe Botanical Name: Cynaria scolymus Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Head or Flower Vegetable - Winter Hardy in Zones 7-10, Upright Columnar, Lobed, Jagged, Deeply-Serrate Leaves and Thistle-like Flowers Features: Open Pollinated, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden Fruit Size: 3-6 inches in Diameter Days to Maturity: 120-365 Days Plant Height: 36-48 inches Plant Spacing: 30-36 inches Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 2 g Seeds per Pound: 10, 400 Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Purple Italian Globe Artichoke Seeds
When to Plant Artichokes
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.
Where to Plant Artichokes
Pick a spot that has loose and well-draining soil and is well fertilized. Artichokes thrive in partial to full sun.
How to Grow Artichokes
Carefully 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.
How to Harvest Artichokes
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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