Cardoon Seeds | Artichoke Thistle

Description: Cardoon Seeds | Artichoke Thistle, Wild Artichoke | NON-GMODetails:• Common Names: Artichoke Thistle, Desert Artichoke, European Cardoon, Globe Artichoke, Scotch Thistle, Scottish Thistle, Spanish Artichoke, Wild Artichoke, and Wild Cardoon• Botanical Name: Cynara Cardunculus• Flavor: Rich Flavored stalks. Leaves are bitter.• Type: Bushy Upright• Soil Type: Cardoon requires very fertile, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.5–7.0• Light Preference: Full Sun (Min. 6 hours daily)• Temperature Preference: 45 - 85°F• Days to Germination: 10 - 21 Days, soil temperature between 55 - 77°F• Days to Maturity: 60 - 75 Days• Sow Method: Direct Sow, Transplant• Planting Time: Spring, Spring Transplant• Seed Depth: 1/4"• Plant Spacing: Approx. 18 - 24" apart Best if used by 2026 We only use tracking on orders $10+, unless "With Tracking" is selectedThe cardoon is a thistle in the Asteraceae family that is native to the Mediterranean region. An ancient crop, related to the Globe Artichoke. Cultivated for at least 3,000 years. Cardoon is the ancestor of the globe artichoke. It has spinier leaves and a non-edible flower head but the stalks are harvested like celery and cooked. The leaves are bitter and should be removed. Prepare stalks by boiling in salted water with a twist of lemon to prevent discoloration. Serve as a vegetable or use in stews or soups. Also good pickled or dipped in batter and fried. Gardening for happiness! Treevale

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Location: Ontario, California

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