Globe Artichoke – Cynara scolymus Seeds | 20 Seeds | Fast Growing Edible Perennial | Purple Blooms | Heirloom Vegetable

Grow your own gourmet vegetable with these Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) seeds. This fast-growing perennial produces large, edible flower buds prized for their tender hearts and rich flavor. In addition to being a delicious garden crop, artichokes make a bold ornamental statement with their silvery-green foliage and striking purple blooms.

Globe Artichokes can reach impressive size in a single growing season and are valued for both culinary and landscape use. The unopened buds are harvested before flowering and are rich in fiber, vitamin C, folate, and minerals. If allowed to bloom, they produce stunning purple thistle-like flowers that attract pollinators.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 20 Globe Artichoke seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Cynara scolymus
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Globe Artichoke
Botanical Name: Cynara scolymus
Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Watering: Medium; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 2–5 feet
Spread: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate (85–95 days to harvest)
USDA Zones: 8–10
Container Friendly: Yes, with large containers and proper drainage

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil. Keep soil moist and provide warmth for best germination. Space plants about 18 inches apart in rows 3–5 feet apart for optimal growth and airflow.