Green Globe Seed, Territorial Seed, Green Globe, Cynara cardunculus var scolymus, January Planting

The original improved artichoke, green globe flowers in early summer. The flower buds are deep green with a light purple tinge. A good harvest of 3 to 4 heads can be expected throughout the summer. They are 3 to 5 in in diameter and have wonderfully thick, flavorful hearts. Proven to be the most hardy and remain productive for at least 5 years. At an elevation of 900 ft, our research farm routinely overwinters green globe artichokes.

• Artichokes are a tender perennial that prefer mild winters and cool summers
• Deep, fertile, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide optimum growth