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Cynara scolymus


Globe Artichoke




Origin:  The Mediterranean region.
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Cynara
Species
scolymus
Category
Perennials
Height
1.5 m
Spread
1 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AugustSeptember
Cultivation
Grows best in a light warm soil and positioned directly in the sunlight. Needs plenty of moisture and good rich soil and shelter from the wind. It grows well in cool climates but may need protection in cold or wet winters.
Growth
Fast
Propagation
Plant in early spring in a greenhouse. Put seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and plant them in their permanent positions once it is summer. Plants may need some protection through the first winter, especially if it is wet.
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