Artichoke ‘Green Globe'
20+ seeds
This is a gourmet vegetable, originating from Western Mediterranean in ancient times. It has attractive grey-green foliage and grows to 1.5m. Artichokes are perennials, usually living 5 years. Cut buds when heads are tight and flat 5cm below bud, late first summer, boil until tender. Cut plant and mulch after harvest. Green globe is the most common Australian variety, also suited to warm climates. It was also the most esteemed variety in Paris in 1859! Sow in Spring and Summer Sow 20mm, seedlings emerge 10-14 days. Harvest in the second year.