Chinese artichoke

  • Product number: 409086.1
  • Origin: East Asia
  • Latin: Stachys affinis

The tubers of this refined vegetable are special and exclusive! Known in England since 1882, renowned for its pleasant, nutty taste. Mature tubers are 5 cm long and taper narrowly at both ends with about 6 constrictions. Fully winter-hardy in our climate.

Names:
Latin: Stachys affinis
Dutch: Crosne
Also known as: Knolsteenbreek
English: Chinese Artichoke

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Sowing method:

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • October
  • November

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Inconspicuous flowers
  • Origin: East Asia
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects:
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Stachys affinis
  • Dutch: Crosne
  • Also known as: Saxifrage
  • English: Chinese Artichoke
  • All year round

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