Grown around the Mediterranean for its edible Celery-like stalks, but is mainly grown as a magnificent foliage plant, with Thistle-like blue or purple flowers that bloom in late summer. Very popular for flower arrangements and closely related to the Globe Artichoke.
Matures first season from transplant.
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Cynara cardunculus
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-27 | 10-12 |
100cm
|
Warmer Temps | 2.3 | 50 |
Transplant
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Gourmet Vegetable
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
