Artichoke 'Green Globe' Seeds (Cynara scolymus)

Grow impressive, globe-shaped artichokes with Artichoke 'Green Globe', a classic variety renowned for its large, tender, flavorful buds. Perfect for fresh cooking, steaming, or grilling, this hardy perennial thrives in sunny, well-drained gardens. Its striking foliage also makes it an ornamental feature in borders and vegetable beds.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position.

• Transplant seedlings 90–120 cm apart after frost risk passes.

• Mulch and water regularly for optimal growth.

• Harvest buds when tight and firm before they open.

Key Features

• Classic globe-shaped artichoke buds

• Large, tender, and flavorful

• Hardy perennial for long-term harvest

• Ornamental silvery-green foliage

• Excellent for steaming, grilling, or fresh eating

Ideal For

• Home vegetable gardens and allotments

• Gourmet cooking and fresh eating

• Adding ornamental value to borders

• Gardeners seeking a productive, long-term crop

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors in late winter/early spring

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 90–120 cm between plants

• Prefers sunny, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Remove small side shoots to focus energy on producing large main buds.