Silver-green plant, standard and most common Australian variety, also suited to warm climates. The most esteemed variety in Paris in 1859.
Seed count: 22/g.
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Artichoke
Cynara scolymus
Gourmet vegetable, originating from Western Mediterranean in ancient times. Attractive grey-green foliage. Tall 1.5m perennial (5 years). Rapid growing, use in garden windbreak. Cut buds when heads are tight and flat 5cm below bud, late first summer, boil until tender. Cut plant and mulch after harvest. Well drained, well limed soils. Plant after frost.
Artichoke seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Nov |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Nov |
| Mild: | Aug-Nov |
| Cold/Frost: | Sep-Nov |
| Plant space cm: | 160-180 |
| Row space cm: | 200-240 |
| Depth cm: | 1-2 |
| Best soil temp: | 15-18 °C |
| Sow after frost: | Yes |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 22 |
| Rate per hectare: | 600g |
| Average days to maturity: | 300-400 |
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restrictions for this seed.
W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Artichoke seed count is 22/g. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
