Artichoke ‘Purple Headed'
approx 15 seeds
This is an Italian heirloom producing beautiful purple lilac coloring 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. If left on the plant to flower, the heads are great for attracting bees. Artichokes are Winter Hardy.
Sow in Spring and Summer Sow 20mm, seedlings emerge 10-14 days. Harvest in the second year.