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Cardoon – 25 Seeds
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Grow a dramatic, architectural edible with our heirloom Cardoon seeds. A close relative of the artichoke, this magnificent plant is prized for its huge, silvery-gray, serrated leaves that create a stunning focal point in the garden. While the plant is highly ornamental, the main event is the thick, fleshy leaf stalks, which, after blanching, are a gourmet delicacy with a tender, artichoke-like flavor. If left to flower, it produces spectacular, giant, purple thistle-like blooms beloved by bees.
⭐ What you'll love
- A bold, architectural plant with huge, silvery foliage that makes a statement.
- The tender, blanched leaf stalks have a delicious, gourmet, artichoke-like flavor.
- Produces stunning, giant purple thistle-like flowers that are a magnet for bees.
- A unique, dual-purpose plant that is both a striking ornamental and a delicious vegetable.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Biennial
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: 120-150 days
- USDA Zone: 6-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Darkness aids germination.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 30-36 inches apart; they get very large.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
- Blanching: To tenderize the stalks for eating, wrap the lower 12-18 inches of the stems in dark material for a few weeks before harvesting.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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