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85 days. Cynara scolymus. Annual/Perennial. Open Pollinated. Violet Artichokes. The plant produces high yields of flavorful purple artichokes. It has excellent flavor. It is possible to be treated as a perennial in Zone 9 and warmer. It will produce artichokes for over 5 years. Try growing your own artichokes in your home garden. An excellent choice for home gardens. Also known as Violet de Provence Artichoke. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 3118. An heirloom variety from France.

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85 days. Cynara scolymus. Annual/Perennial. Open Pollinated. Violet Artichokes. The plant produces high yields of flavorful purple artichokes. It has excellent flavor. It is an heirloom artichoke variety prized for its striking appearance, tender hearts, and often milder, nuttier flavor compared to green types. It is possible to be treated as a perennial in Zone 9 and warmer. It will produce artichokes for over 5 years. Try growing your own artichokes in your home garden. Also known as Violet de Provence Artichoke. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 3118. An heirloom variety from France.

Lot No: 101590

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 9,600

Plant Height: 36” tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Indoor Sow

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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

Artichoke Planting Information:

Artichokes do best in cool weather and are usually planted indoors and transplanted outdoors. They grow best in humid areas where temperatures remain below 50 F for a long period of time. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before setting them outdoors. Plants require 50 F to 70 F temperatures to induce budding. Spring planting should occur as soon as 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. Periodically apply Miracle Gro Liquid Fertilizer.

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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Indoor Germination Temperature: 70 to 80 F
Minimum Outdoor Temperature: 50 to 70 F

Start Indoors Transplant Start Outdoors Start Indoors Fall Transplant Fall Start Outdoors Fall Multiple Crops

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Seed Depth: ¼” to ½“

Days to Germination: 10 to 21 days

Plant Spacing: 24 to 36”

Row Spacing: 36 to 48”

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 60 to 90 days

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 to 11

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