Thompson & Morgan Artichoke Green Globe Imp.

BUYERS NOTES

Artichoke Green Globe Improved is an artichoke with sharp spines greatly reduced and larger, heavier bearing, consistent quality globe-shaped heads. Height: 120-180cm (4-6ft).

Sowing Information:

Sow seeds outdoors in free draining soil in mid spring when the soil has warmed up. Sow 2-3 seeds in stations 30cm (12in) apart. Seed sown outdoors usually flowers the year after sowing.

Growing Information:

Thin out so that there is one good plant every 6cm (4in). The thinnings can be transplanted.

Aftercare Information:

After harvesting the main head, secondary heads will appear and these too can be used. In cold areas, cover the plant with a mulch of straw, compost or bracken to protect it through the winter.

FORM & SPECIFICATION

• Range: A-Z - V
• Category: Vegetable
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Longevity: Perennial
• Flowering Period: -
• Harvesting Period: July, August, September
• No of Seeds: 40
• Measured By: Seed