0591 Cardoon Artichoke Thistle, Scottish Thistle

Article code SL0591
Latin name Cynara cardunculus
Filling 0,8 g
Number of seeds ± 20
Germination duration ± 20
Sowing temperature ± 14ºC

Antique type, related to the artichoke. A perennial. The leafstalks, which are covered by dark plastic a few weeks before harvesting in order to blanch them, have a fresh taste. When harvested early (August) unblanched they are still juicy and tender. When harvested late (October) the taste is somewhat bitter and the crop a little tougher. The inner veins, the heart and the flower are edible. Sow as of April in a greenhouse, in early May in the garden. Both the leaves and flowers are attractive.

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Supplier: Garden Seeds

Category: