GLOBE
The globe-shaped flower buds are picked
at the bluish-green stage just before the flowers open. The plant is
very decorative with large silvery-grey scotch thistle-type leaves.
They are perennials, normally cropping for about 5 years, mostly from
early winter to mid-summer.
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Requirements to Grow Artichoke Globe
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Globe artichokes need a rich well-drained
soil and an open sunny position.
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Planting time for Growing Artichoke Globe
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Most growers propagate by taking suckers
early in spring from plants proved to yield consistently and provide
good quality heads.
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Otherwise raise from seed sown early in
spring and retain plants that give the best performance for
propagation.
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Cultivation for Artichoke Globe
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Allow about 75 cm between plants. Four to
5 plants usually sufficient for the average family and continuity of
productive plants is assured by replanting 1 or 2 suckers from the best
stock plant every 2-3 years.
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Apply a dressing of poultry manure or
complete plant food each spring.
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