Artichoke- Colorado Red Star

Description

Grow a unique and striking addition to your garden with Artichoke Colorado Red Star. This distinctive variety features large, vibrant purple-red buds that can be harvested and eaten, adding a bold flavor to your dishes. Known for both its ornamental beauty and delicious edible qualities, this artichoke variety is a great choice for gardeners looking to grow a multifunctional plant.

Product Features:

• Edible & Ornamental: Colorado Red Star Artichoke is both a beautiful ornamental plant and a delicious vegetable. The large, purple-red buds are edible and can be used in various dishes, such as salads, dips, and pasta.
• Rich in Nutrients: Artichokes are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, making them a healthy and flavorful addition to your diet.
• Vibrant Purple-Red Flowers: The plant’s striking purple-red buds and large, silvery-green leaves create a dramatic visual appeal, making it an excellent ornamental feature in the garden.
• Perennial Growth: As a perennial, Artichoke Colorado Red Star will produce multiple harvests over the years, providing a sustainable and long-term food source.
• Easy to Grow: This variety is relatively easy to grow in well-drained, fertile soil, and it thrives in full sun, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
• High Yielding: Once established, Artichoke Colorado Red Star produces large, high-quality buds that can be harvested in late spring to early summer.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus
• Plant Type: Perennial vegetable and ornamental plant
• Seed Quantity: Available in various pack sizes
• Germination Rate: High germination potential with proper care
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch to 1 inch
• Plant Spacing: 36-48 inches between plants
• Planting Season: Early spring or late fall (for overwintering)
• Harvest Time: 120-180 days for mature buds
• Mature Plant Height: 3-4 feet tall
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Preferred Growing Conditions: Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil

Artichoke Colorado Red Star is a versatile and attractive plant that adds both beauty and nutrition to your garden. Whether you're growing it for its ornamental appeal or as a delicious, homegrown food source, this variety will thrive in any garden setting. Order your seeds today and start enjoying vibrant, nutrient-packed artichokes from your very own garden!