Artichoke Heirloom Seeds - Open-Pollinated, no GMO Seeds - Planting Organics

Planting Organics Artichoke – Organic Heirloom Seeds, Open-Pollinated

Name: Planting Organics Artichoke – Organic Heirloom Seeds, Open-Pollinated
Brand: Planting Organics
SKU: 1140027
Price: 5.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$5.00 $6.99

by Planting Organics

Type: Heirloom Seeds

Grow Artichoke from heirloom seed in your Australian home garden. These open-pollinated, untreated seeds are supplied by Planting Organics, with practical sowing and growing information below.

If you love to grow vegetables and make amazing salads, then Artichoke is the plant to grow. This plant produces a large and delicious flower head which is used in great cuisines around the world. The flowers are slow to develop which makes for a perfect situation for the cold winter months.

Botanical name: Cynara scolymus

Italian heirloom variety.
Beautiful ornamental plant.
Edible, purple ‘thistle’ flowers
Tender, purple artichokes.
A popular variety with chefs.
Grows up to 150 cm in height
Well suited to warm climates.
Harvest before the artichoke flowers bloom; or enjoy this plant for its stunning ornamental flowers.

SEEDS VARIETY

Open-pollinated, heirloom variety.
No GMOs and no chemical treatment.
Seeds per gram: 20-22

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE, THE BEST IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER IN THE FRIDGE.

No shipping to WA or Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.

For larger quantities, please send us an email for a custom quote

Planting Instructions for Artichoke Heirloom Open-Pollinated, no GMO Seeds

Row Spacing: 100 cm
Plant Spacing: 80 cm
Sowing depth: 1 cm
Germination Soil Temperature: 20 - 25 °C
Germination Days: 14 - 21 days
Days to Maturity: 12 - 18 months
Planting Season: Spring
Position: Full sun. Moist, well-drained soil
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial

Storing Your Seeds

To help maintain the vitality and germination potential of your seeds, store them in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

A cupboard in a room with a stable temperature is ideal. For extra protection, keep your seeds in an airtight container or glass jar with a small amount of dry rice to help absorb excess moisture.