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Artichoke – Green Globe Improved

$2.29

A perennial vegetable with large edible flower heads. Its ferny thistle-like foliage is also useful in the landscape. Steamed artichokes are great for dipping in butter or sauces. Under ideal conditions artichokes can be harvested the second season.

Availability: 70 in stock

SOWING: Start seeds indoors in late winter or early Spring. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch fine soil in individual pots. Seeds can also be sown directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart in rows 3 to 4 feet apart. Transplant indoor started plants outdoors after danger of frost

GERMINATION: Approximately 2 weeks depending upon weather and soil conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

Ed’s Special Advice: Plants prefer a sunny location in rich well drained soil where summers are cool and winters are moderate. A successful crop cannot be depended upon elsewhere. Protect from aphids. Cut back yellowed stocks and mulch to protect from winter cold.