Artichokes

120 days. Cynara scolymus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Green Globe Improved Artichokes. The plant produces good yields of 5" diameter dark green artichokes with a light purple tinge. It is an improved version of the classic Green Globe Artichoke, offering more uniform plant size, fewer spines, higher productivity, and a higher percentage of marketable buds. The flower buds are very attractive, tender, and flavorful. This variety does well in most areas. It will produce artichokes for over 5 years. It's the one found in your local supermarket and restaurants. Try growing your artichokes in your home garden. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6303. An 1863 heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Cynara scolymus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Romanesco Artichokes. The plant produces high yields of beautiful bronze and greenish-purple artichokes. It has excellent flavor. It is an heirloom globe artichoke variety that produces large, tender hearts. The plants can produce for 4 to 5 years. Try growing your own artichokes in your home garden. Also known as Romanesco Italian Artichoke and Purple Romagna Artichoke. An excellent choice for home gardens.United States Department of Agriculture, PI 503540. An heirloom variety from Italy.