Cynara scolymus
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Emerald -- Globe Artichoke
Uniformly beautiful artichokes and lots of them on plants that have shown freeze resistance
to 0 degrees F. 1-2 weeks later than Imperial Star, but up to nearly twice the yields under
some conditions! Give this a trial. (170 days)
Imperial Star -- Globe Artichoke
Unquestionably the fastest maturing direct-seeded Green Globe artichoke available today. Excellent uniformity, very few off types. Compact plants can be spaced 18 in. apart in rows 4-5' apart. Eating quality is excellent, tending to be noticeably sweeter and more tender than other Globe Artichokes.
Can be grown from seed as an annual when most artichokes require overwintering.
Start seed indoors during February to early March. Use cell trays to sprout the seed in, transplanting to 4" pots soon after emergence. Keep the young artichoke plants well fertilized and the soil moist to encourage the rapid growth that is necessary if you are to mature a crop in the north.
Pick artichokes while still tender.
Sizes seen at the supermarkets are the biggest you should let the heads get.
 Emerald Globe Artichoke |
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Oregon State University covers a wide range of growing requirements -- from seeding to harvest and lists several commonly available globe artichoke varieties. Healthy Way Magazine with nutritional facts about globe artichokes. Links to recipes for Globe Artichokes |
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In addition to having one of the best selections of Globe Artichoke Seed available we also carry many other vegetable seeds for your garden. New garden seeds are available in our 2008 online seed catalog. Tomato seeds are one of our specialties. 
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