NM Herb Artichoke Green Globe Seeds for Garden Planting

Pick the large tight buds before the flower scales begin to open so the hearts and bases stay tender for cooking

In warmer zones it can act as a perennial producing for multiple seasons while cooler regions usually treat it as an annual started fresh each spring

Light sandpaper scarification or overnight soaking helps soften the seed coat and improves germination rates for this thistle-family plant

Yes the bold upright plants with silvery leaves add architectural interest even when grown primarily for the edible buds

Allow 90–120 cm between plants so the robust upright growth has room to develop large buds without crowding

With an early indoor start many plants produce usable buds in the first summer though yields often increase in subsequent years where the plant overwinters