Artichoke Seeds – Green Globe

[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Gourmet Quality: Produces tender, meaty hearts perfect for steaming, grilling, or stuffing. Ornamental Appeal: Bold, spiky foliage and tall flower stalks make a striking addition to garden landscapes. Perennial Producer: Grows as a perennial in zones 7 and warmer — enjoy multiple harvests for years to come. Reliable Yields: Well-established plants can produce up to 6–8 large buds per season. Plant Characteristics Height: 3–5 feet Growth Habit: Large, bushy perennial with deeply lobed leaves and tall flower stalks Bud Type: Round, green artichoke buds with tightly packed scales Days to Maturity: 85–100 days from transplant Hardiness: Perennial in zones 7–10; grow as an annual in cooler climates with early start Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Mild, nutty, and slightly sweet with a tender texture when cooked Culinary Uses: Best steamed, boiled, grilled, or stuffed — hearts are excellent in dips, pastas, and salads Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Peas, sunflowers, and herbs like cilantro and tarragon Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes and corn (can compete for nutrients and space) Bonus Benefit: Attracts pollinators when allowed to flower and provides vertical interest in garden beds Common Issues and Solutions Aphids or Earwigs: Spray with water or neem oil, and encourage beneficial insects Bud Rot: Ensure good drainage and avoid overhead watering during bud formation Slow Establishment: Start indoors or in a greenhouse for faster maturity in cooler zones Seeds Per Packet 1g Approximately 23 3g Approximately 69