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Globe Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group)

Hardy Perennial

Delicious globe artichokes with architectural, semi evergreen foliage that makes a striking impact in the vegetable garden. These statuesque perennial vegetables will return each year to produce a new crop that is best harvested a just hour before cooking. Globe artichokes are also magnificent at the back of perennial borders where they will attract bees to their thistle like flowers if they are not harvested. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Supplied as size 1 tubers.

Ideal For:
kitchen garden, low maintenance garden, specimen plant, wildlife gardens
Flowering Period:
June, July, August, September
Position:
full sun
    • 5 tubers

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    • Despatch: By end of Jun 2012
    • £9.99
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Grow globe artichoke plants in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun with protection from strong winds. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted garden compost to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Plant globe artichokes at a distance of 75cm (30?) apart. Water the plants in well after planting.
When growing globe artichokes, provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Throughout summer, water globe artichokes regularly, particularly during dry periods. Harvest globe artichokes from July, before the scales open, while the buds are plump. Globe artichokes will produce good crops for several seasons but are best replaced after 3 years to maintain vigour and crop yields.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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