Description: Hardy to Zones 7 to 9, often grown as an annual maturing in 100 days. Native to the Mediterranean, attaining a height of 5 feet in the first year, eventually rising to 8 feet with full maturity. Showy, silvery-leaved, like giant thistles but less spiny, cardoon is grown primarily as a vegetable. The blanched, fleshy leaf stems and midribs are steamed or baked and eaten like artichoke hearts. Traditional uses of tea of dried leaves (TWM): reduced LDL cholesterol and used in weight control programs. Source of cynarine. Plant prefers a sunny position in regular garden soil with moderate watering. Sow seed in warm soil, about as deep as it is wide, tamp and keep warm and moist until germination, which occurs in 7 to 10 days. Transplant to 3 feet apart. These are my pictures from Etsy. I’ve had to move everything over to my eBay shop Etsy no longer allows any of these type of seeds.
Price: 4 USD
Location: Bixby, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-05-10T14:30:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Non-Domestic Product: No
Climate: Sub-tropical, Temperate
Common Name: Cardoon
Color: Violet Blue
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): Zones 6-12
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained sandy to clay
Brand: Unbranded
Soil pH: 6.5 - 8.0
Type: Cardoon, Artichoke Thistle
Watering: Medium
Life Cycle: Annual - Cooler Climates, Perennial 7-11
Genus: Cynara cardunculus
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
