Globe artichoke 'Originals'

Cynara scolymus

How to grow Globe artichoke 'Originals'

Keep in mind when planting that Originals is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Originals requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 5.6 - 6.6 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Originals from seed

Try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Originals about 48 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Originals

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Originals is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Originals