Green Globe (Cynara scolymus)

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Cynara scolymus is a Mediterranean native that was once considered a delicacy reserved for the aristocracy. The flower buds of this vegetable are the component that are edible. The tender core of the bud is delicious for steamed or pickled and can be used in a number of recipes. Plants are annual...
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Cynara scolymus is a Mediterranean native that was once considered a delicacy reserved for the aristocracy. The flower buds of this vegetable are the component that are edible. The tender core of the bud is delicious for steamed or pickled and can be used in a number of recipes. Plants are annual in frost-free areas, but can be cultivated in colder climates with proper planting.

Botanical Name: Cynaria scolymus "Green Globe"

Common Name: Green Globe

Size at Maturity: 60-72 inches

Days to Maturity: 140-160

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Time: Summer

Sowing Method: Direct Sow by Seed

Planting Depth: 1/4"

Plant Spacing: 36-60 inches

Ships: Year-round

Average Seeds Per Ounce: Approx. 600

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