ARTICHOKE Romanesco

Species: Artichoke
Latin name: Cynara Scolymus L.
Inscription in the European catalog under: -Export Only - Not sold in the European Union.
Other usual name: -
Variety: Romanesco
Family: Astéracées (Made up)
Origin: Mediterranean basin

Romanesco Artichoke: The artichoke comes us from Italy. The Romanesco variety is presented of medium sized grayish-green foliage and soft, fleshy scale leaves, the globe shapes artichokes are greenish purple in color. The plant of artichoke got an average lifespan from 4 to 5 years.

Seed sowing: From February to May
Harvest Artichokes: From November to June of the following year
Height: 80 cm to 1,20 m
Exposure: Sunny

Sowing instructions: Sow Artichoke seeds in pots or under shelters from February until the end of  frosts by putting 3 seeds by cups, transplant 2 months later, or sow directly in place while putting 3 seeds per hole and transplant 2 months later. The artichoke requires a deep and well smoked soil.

Sowing distance: 90 cm by 90 cm
Minimum seed sowing temperature: 21 to 24°C
Seed germination: 15-20 days in open ground and 5-15 days under heated shelter
Nutritional value: 40 Kcal to the 100 gr.

Net weight of seeds: 2 gr. = + 45 seeds

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.