Purple Romagna Artichoke Vegetable Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ

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Germination Details

• Germination: 50%
• Federal and State (Utah) Requirements: 60%
• Suggested Use/s: Gardening
• Special Directions: This seed is 10% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant accordingly to make sure 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 that has a below standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside those that meet the state requirements (which often reflect the national requirements for germination).

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".

Low germination seeds are non-refundable.

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How To Grow Artichokes From Seed

Start the Artichoke seeds indoors in late winter. Many gardeners recommend a chilling period for the young Artichoke herb plants with temperatures below 50F in order to produce the buds.

Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in rich Organic soil. In hot weather, give the plants deep soakings of water, watering them from the base. To winter the Artichoke plants, cut them down to 8 - 10 inches and mulch them heavily. What grows next year will be offshoots of the parent plant. Prefer full sun.

Seeds Per Package:

• 1 lb - Approximately 10,080 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 50,400 Seeds