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Cardoon Seeds - Heirloom, Non-GMO | Mediterranean Delicacy, 2-5 ft tall, 100 days, Zones 7-11
$4.99
About This Plant
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) is a Mediterranean delicacy related to artichokes, grown for thick, edible stalks with a mild artichoke-like flavor. It can reach 2-5 feet tall, with green stalks and silvery-green foliage. In warm zones (USDA zones 7-11), it may behave as a perennial, producing for 6-7 years.
What You Will Receive
Cardoon Seeds (non-GMO, heirloom). This listing is for seeds to grow Cardoon; please note the product details indicate seeds with a 100-day maturity. Direct sow or start indoors as you prefer.
- Common Name: Cardoon
- Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus
- USDA Zones: 7-11
- Plant Type: Annual (perennial in zones 7-11)
- Plant Height: 2-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: 100 days
- Planting Season: Spring
- Plant Spacing: 3-4 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil