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Cardoon Seeds

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72 days. Cynara cardunculus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Cardoon. The plant produces good yields of 8" tall stalks of cardoon. It is closely related to globe artichoke and comes from the Mediterranean region. The leaf stalks and ribs of cardoon have a similar flavor to artichoke when boiled. Excellent in salads, soups, and stews. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 297092. A variety from the USA.

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Lot No: 102229

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 9,600

Plant Height: 8 to 36” tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Method: Indoor Sow

Planting Instructions: Plant seeds ¼" to ½" deep.

Soil Facts: Requires a well prepared soil. Use general purpose fertilizer when preparing the soil.

Germination: 12-18 days at 70°F

Tips: Use Miracle-Gro Fertilizer for larger plants and higher yields.

Cardoon Seeds

Cynara cardunculus

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/4 to 1/2"

70 F to 80 F

10 to 21 days

Full Sun

Spring/Fall

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

8 - 10

3 to 4"

36 - 48"

24 to 36"

60 - 90 days

Cardoon Planting Information:

Cardoons do best in cool weather and are usually planted indoors and transplanted outdoors. They grow best in humid areas where the temperature remains below 50°F for a long period of time. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before setting outdoors. Plants require 50 F to 70 F temperatures to induce budding. Spring planting should occur as soon as the soil can be worked and after the last frost, and fall planting done in September, October, and November for spring harvest. When seedlings are 2" to 4" tall, transplant them into larger pots so roots can grow properly. Protect the plants from frost. Plants become less productive in the 5th and 6th year, and new plants should be grown. Plants can grow 3 to 5 ft tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Keep seedlings and transplants consistently moist. Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer periodically.

Harvest Tips:

Cut the edible flower buds when they are 3 to 4" in diameter. After harvesting, cut the plant back one-third to encourage new buds to form.

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