Also known as globe artichoke.
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| Habit/Size | 3-5 ft. wide, 3-5 ft. tall |
| Days To Maturity | 80-90 DTM after transplant |
| Germination | sow in spring or fall (depending on zone) or start indoors 2-3 mo. before last frost, cold stratify 14-21 days, sow 1/2 in. deep  |
| Zones | USDA 5-9a (annual), 7-9a (perennial) |
| Life Cycle | perennial often grown as an annual |
| Harvest | harvest before petals open (about 4-5 in. buds) |
| Uses | edible*(curdling agent, flowers, leaves, stems), medicinal*, utility (dye) |
| Notes | will benefit from vernalization (artificial winter) @ 50 F for 2-3 weeks |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Seeds Per Oz. | ≈ 600 |
| Synonyms | Cynara cardunculus 'scolymus' |
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