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Sow in spring, full sun, deep rich soil.
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Artichoke Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Artichoke care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Common names
- Globe Artichoke
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Cynara
- Species
- C. cardunculus
Growing with your kit
Transplant from Seeds In A Cup® kit once second set of true leaves appear.
Propagation
Seeds, root cuttings, or division.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms mid-summer; buds harvested before scales open.
Growing conditions
Sunny, well-drained maritime climates.
Weather & tolerances
High drought tolerance once established; sensitive to heavy frost.
Pests & plant health
Aphids, slugs. Use neem oil.
Plant safety
Generally safe; check for Asteraceae allergies.
Botanical features
Perennial thistle-like plant, 1.5–2 meters tall, silver-green leaves, edible buds.
Varieties
‘Green Globe’, ‘Imperial Star’.
Garden & everyday uses
Culinary hearts/bracts
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean region, North Africa, Southern Europe.
Conservation
Widely cultivated; not endangered.
Name origins
From the Arabic ‘al-karsufa’, referring to the plant’s thistle-like appearance.
History
Prized by ancient Greeks/Romans; Renaissance noble staple.
TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING
Your next beginning, in a cup.
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THE GROWING CONVERSATION
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