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85 days. Cynara cardunculus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Imperial Star Artichokes. The plant produces very flavorful 4 ½" diameter green artichokes. Imperial Star was developed for colder climates. This variety produces artichokes in the first season. Thomas Jefferson raised artichokes in Virginia back in 1767. Ideal for moist coastal areas. Try growing artichokes in your home garden. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 542054.
Lot No: 100728
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 09/2024
Seeds Per Pound: 9,600
Plant Height: 36 to 48” tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Artichokes do best in cool weather and are usually planted indoors and transplanted outdoors. They grow best in humid areas where temperature remains below 50 F for a long period of time. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before setting outdoors. Plants require 50 F to 70 F temperatures to induce budding. Spring planting should occur as soon as soil can be worked and after last frost, and fall planting done in September, October, and November for spring harvest. When seedlings are 2" to 4" tall, transplant them into larger pots so roots can grow properly. Protect the plants from frost. Plants become less productive in 5th and 6th year and new plants should be grown. Plants can grow 3 to 5 ft tall.
Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.
Keep seedlings and transplants consistently moist. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle Gro Liquid Fertilizer.
Cut the edible flower buds when they are 3 to 4" in diameter. After harvesting, cut the plant back one third to encourage new buds to form.
Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 60 to 90 days
Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.