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Green Globe Artichoke Vegetable Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ
Germination Details
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Germination: 40%
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State (Utah) Requirements: 60%
- Suggested Use/s: Gardening
- Special Directions: This seed is 20% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant to ensure you get the growth you envision.
What is "Below Standard Seed"?
Simply put, it is seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening with a below-standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside seed that meets state requirements (which often reflect national germination requirements).
We send samples of all our seed to the Utah Department of Agriculture, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as "Below Standard Seed".
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How to Grow Green Globe Artichoke from Seed
Artichoke has a weed-like tolerance and, as a relative to the stubborn cardoon, will thrive in a variety of soils. Plants prefer cooler conditions but will perform well if shaded in warmer climates. Artichoke seeds can be sown directly outside after the final spring frost or, for an earlier start, sown indoors 3-4 weeks earlier for transplanting.
Sow 2-3 artichoke seeds 1/4 inch deep per cell or peat pot, 48 inches apart in a sandy, organically composted, and well-drained bed with soil pH of 6.5-7.0. Seeds germinate in about 10-21 days and require consistent water and sunlight. Plants will need adequate garden space, as they can grow up to 48 inches tall and 72 inches wide. Add a top layer of mulch to cool soil and roots in warmer climates. Artichoke is a heavy feeder and benefits from routine fertilizing.
Green Globe Artichoke in the Vegetable Garden
Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) seeds can be sown indoors, then transplanted outside about four weeks before the last average frost. You'll want to plant the seeds four feet apart, with six feet between rows, in composted or mulched soil. Artichoke plants require consistent watering and full sunlight. When the top buds are a consistent green color, they can be cut. In a few short days, the lower artichoke buds will be ready for harvesting. If the Artichoke plant is kept in a garden for aesthetic purposes, leaving the buds uncut will cause them to turn purple.
Harvesting Green Globe Artichokes
Regardless of color or variety, an artichoke is ready to harvest when the bud bracts (outer protective leaves) begin to slightly open. Some varieties will mature to a consistent green, while others will mature to a deep purple. Artichoke stems are thick and can only be harvested with pruning shears or a knife. Unharvested artichoke buds will bloom into a stunning 3-5" wide violet head. However, they will no longer be edible. Lower buds on the stalk will not mature to be as large as the top buds and can be harvested when about 3" in diameter.
About Green Globe Artichoke Seeds
Green globe is a perennial in zones 7-10 and planted as an annual elsewhere. This artichoke is known as one of the fastest-producing artichokes grown from seed.
Green Globe artichokes produce tender, nutty, and flavorful green artichokes. Just imagine the flavor of dipping your own artichokes in butter and savoring each moment, not only for the flavor but for the fact that you grew them!
Did you know that the globe artichoke is actually a variety of thistle? If allowed to go to seed, Green Globe artichoke has a very similar spiky flower.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 lb Wholesale - Approx 10,800 Seeds
- 5 lb Bulk - Approx 54,000 Seeds
