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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
| 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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