Artichoke Green Globe 95mm

Cynara scolymus

The Globe Artichoke has a tuberous root, but it is the large flower-buds that form the edible portion of the plant. The expanded flower has much of a resemblance to a large thistle- the corollas are of a rich blue colour.

The Artichoke is hardy on dry soils in winters of only average severity. But on moist soils – so favourable to fine heads – a severe winter will kill the plantations unless they have some kind of protection. This is usually ensured by cutting down the stems and large leaves without touching the smaller central leaves and when severe frost threatens, to partially earth up the rows with soil taken from between, also adding dry, light litter loosely thrown over; the latter is removed in the spring and the earth dug back and a liberal supply of manure dug in. At the end of five years a plantation is worn out; the best method being to sow a bed annually and allow it to stand for two years. Plant 90cm apart.

Full to part sun