Artichoke 'Imperial Star'

Sowing method: February-March, prick out into pots, later plant out at ±75 cm spacing. With early sowing, most varieties do well as annuals. Harvestable mid-July-end August. The plants can overwinter with sufficient winter protection and good drainage.

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Sowing/planting time:

• February
• March

Harvesting time:

• July
• August

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Greenhouse
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Purple flowers
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: More than 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Cynara Cardunculus Scolymus Grp.
• Dutch: Artichoke
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Artichoke

• All year round