First year artichokes are small & few in number but can still be suitable for harvest. Higher quality artichokes develop in the second and third years – therein lies the gardener’s greatest challenge. Artichokes will not survive winter in most areas of Canada! We suggest digging up and overwintering dormant roots in a cool area indoors if you do want to try for a second year harvest. “Green Globe” has deep green buds with a slight purple tinge. The artichoke flowers are best harvested when 5-9 cm in diameter. The fleshy base of the flower scales and the firm center are the edible portions. Plants can reach 1.5 m in height in one year. Artichoke is a tender perennial hardy from zone 7 up.
Approximate Seed Count: 20