Artichoke, Green Globe, Imperial Star, Emerald, Colorado Star, Artichoke

Available in 1 lb and 5 lb packs. Seed counts vary from 9 - 15,000 per lb. (average +/- 11,000 per lb).

Artichoke. Cynara scolymus Green Globe, Imperial Star, Emerald, Colorado Star (Red).

Suitable for growth in a wide range of conditions but do best in frost free areas and winter temperatures should not drop below 25^oF. Seed at 1.0 to 1.5 lbs per acre for a plant population 2,2oo to 3,500 per acre This is means about 4 feet between rows and 2 - 3 feet plant spacing along the row. Plant density will affect the size of the globe so space the plants according to your particular markets. A higher plant density (more plants per acre) means greater competition and smaller chokes. Artichoke seed must under go vernalization, different varieties require slightly different vernalization temperatures.

Green Artichoke
Emerald	This variety is protected by PVP (Plant Variety Protection Act) and may not be multiplied. Patented in1992 by Kurupas Enterprises. A high yeilding, medium to late variety that is about 2 weeks earlier than Imperial Star, requiring less vernalization. Plants are tolerant to a wide range of temperatures, growing up to 5 feet tall. The chokes are large globe in shape with harvestable heads in about 190 -210 days.
Green Globe	An older variety that can be grown as either an annual or a perennial crop. Plants grow up to 4-6 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Produces globes 3-4inches in diameter.
Imperial Star	Introduced in 1991, this variety is protected by PVP (Plant Variety Protection Act) and may not be multiplied. Imperial Star produces a more uniform than previous varieties producing and was specifically bred for annual production. Imperial Star, reportedly does not need as much vernalization as Green Globe, is thorn-less, and chokes are primarily green, but can have some purple tinting. The variety has shown broad climatic adaptability producing 4 to 4.5 inches edible buds (chokes). Harvest 150 t0 160 days from sowing.

Red Artichoke
Colorado Star	This variety PVP (Plant Variety Protection Act) has been applied for and will not be available until the PVP has been granted. Please contact us for advance orders and samples for trial. This variety cannot be sold commercially at present. A new introduction with widespread interest from growers and buyers. Similar size or slightly smaller than Imperial star. Once the globe has matured, the Red coloring starts to loose intensity.