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Globe Artichoke
Cynara cardunculus Scolymus Group
Still time — sow latevegetable
Mediterranean thistle grown for edible flower buds. Cool-season perennial that thrives in mild winters; in frost-free zones plant crowns Sep through Jan for spring buds.
In Zone 9b, right now
Still time to plant — it should mature before frost
The usual plant window (Early February – Mid April) has closed, but with about 150 days to harvest there's still enough season left. Get it in now.
Edible?
Yes — vegetable
Small space?
Needs ground space
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Harvest in
150 days
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Past the ideal window — still time
Early February – Late March
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Early October
Early October – Mid November
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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