Vegetable Seeds - Globe Artichoke
Although both called an artichoke, there is no relationship between Globe Artichokes and Jerusalem Artichokes except for the word 'artichoke'. Globe artichokes are large, thistle like plants where the flower is eaten. For advice on Growing Globe Artichokes see our Grow your own Globe Artichokes guide.
Globe Artichoke Seeds
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Artichoke : Globe : Green Globe Improved F1
With sharp spines greatly reduced and larger, heavier bearing, consistent quality globe-shaped heads.
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Artichoke Seeds Green Globe
Artichoke Green Globe is the standard green headed variety, which grows up to 170cm tall. It produces uniform round shaped artichokes with a sweet flavour and a tender texture. Cropping usually starts in the second year and plants remain productive for up to 4 years.
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Artichoke Seeds Violet de Provence
Artichoke Violet de Provence is a purple globe variety, similar to Green Globe in habit, but with a finer flavour, and attractive large purple thistle-like flower heads.
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Emerald seeds
A thornless, cold-tolerant artichoke producing deep, thick-fleshed, nutty-tasting hearts. Open and erect habit with buds on long stems for ease of harvest. Will crop in its first year if sown early.
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Green Globe
Green Globe develops thick, fleshy scales from large flower buds. Sow February at 10-15°C (50-60°F), or during March outdoors. Allow approximately 60cm (2') between plants in rows about 120cm (4') wide.
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Green Globe
Globe Artichoke 'Green Globe Improved' bears larger, heavier, and more consistent quality globe-shaped heads. The characteristic sharp spines have been greatly reduced in this improved variety. The astonishingly tasty hearts make a supreme delicacy when pickled, and the base of the leaves can be eaten too. This majestic perennial vegetable makes an attractive addition to any vegetable plot.
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Green Globe (6 super plugs)
Globe Artichokes have been cultivated for centuries and provide attractive flowers as well as tasty fruit. Green Globe develops thick, fleshy scales from large flower buds. Recommended.
From Suttons Seeds Price: £6.99 More Information & To Buy
Purple Globe Seeds
Abundant yields of dark green globes, flushed with purple. Flavoursome leaves and heart. A light harvest can be achieved in the first year.
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