Elevate your garden with Italian Green Globe Artichoke seeds, a premium variety prized for its tender hearts, rich flavor, and impressive size. Perfect for home gardeners, this Non-GMO variety produces large, globe-shaped artichokes ideal for culinary use and ornamental appeal. Grow them in your garden, raised beds, or large containers to enjoy a high-yield, gourmet harvest.

Features:

1. Variety: Italian Green Globe Artichoke
2. Seed Type: Non-GMO
3. Growth Habit: Perennial, upright, large-leafed plant
4. Fruit Characteristics: Large, globe-shaped, tender, and flavorful artichokes
5. Taste: Mild, nutty flavor, perfect for roasting, steaming, or grilling
6. Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
7. Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
8. Suitable For: Outdoor gardens, raised beds, and containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO Italian Green Globe Artichoke seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring or late winter indoors; transplant outdoors after frost
3. Zones: USDA Zones 6–11
4. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
5. Spacing: 36–48 inches (90–120 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 10–20 days
7. Days to Maturity: 85–100 days for first harvest
8. Plant Height: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)
9. Temperature Range: 60°F–75°F (16°C–24°C) optimal
10. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
11. Maintenance: Mulch for moisture retention and weed control; cut back dead leaves to encourage growth
12. Indoor/Outdoor: Start indoors in seed trays, then transplant outdoors

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
2. Keep soil warm and moist for optimal germination.
3. Transplant seedlings outdoors when frost risk has passed.
4. Space plants adequately to allow airflow and proper growth.
5. Harvest artichokes when buds are fully formed but unopened for peak flavor.

Benefits:

1. Produces large, gourmet artichokes for culinary and ornamental use
2. Non-GMO seeds suitable for sustainable home gardening
3. High-yield and visually appealing vegetable crop
4. Ideal for roasting, steaming, grilling, or fresh cooking