Artichoke - Green Globe

Botanical name: Cynara scolymus

A perennial vegetable with tasty globe-shaped buds (flowers) borne from early spring until November. Ready for harvest in second and subsequent years.

Harvesting Artichokes

Buds should be harvested whilst still tender and tight, at around 5-10cm in diameter.

Care of Artichokes

Mulch and water throughout the warmer months when flowering has finished. Cut plants back to 30cm in autumn and apply a side dressing of fertiliser. Prune back to about 4 or 5 of the strongest shoots in readiness for next spring.

Prefers full sun.

Height: 1.5m

Protect from frost.