ARTICHOKE Seeds, Green Globe

Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe') is an heirloom, open-pollinated perennial grown for its tender, flavorful flower buds and bold, silvery-green foliage. Both an ornamental statement and a gourmet vegetable, it returns year after year once established.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated perennial
• Mature height: 3 to 4 feet
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich, pH 6.0 to 7.0

Best for

• Steamed or grilled artichoke hearts
• Perennial edible gardens
• Ornamental borders and focal points
• Mediterranean-style plantings
• Mild-winter and coastal climates

How to grow

Start seeds indoors in late winter and set plants out in early spring in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Space plants generously to allow for their large size. Keep moisture consistent through the growing season to support tender bud production, and mulch over winter in colder zones to protect the crown.

Flavor profile

Mild, nutty, and savory with a tender, meaty heart. Best enjoyed steamed, grilled, or roasted while buds are still firm and closed.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.