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Is one of the fastest growing artichokes, developed to yield a harvest already the first year. The vigorous plants, growing more than 1 m tall, yield 5-8 artichokes, of somewhat tall build, with a diameter of 7-10 cm. Imperial is a new, modern sort of foody artichokes. A portion contains about 15 seeds.
| Product number: | 4870 |
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| Scientific name: | Cynara cardunculus |
| Botanic family: | The Sunflower Family - Asteraceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Days to maturity: | 85 |
| Lifespan: | Biannual, Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: January–March |
| Sowing depth: | 1-2 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 20-25 degrees |
| Germination time: | 10–20 days |
| Plant spacing: | 60 cm |
| Row spacing: | 100–150 cm |
| Height: | 100 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | August–September |
| Seeds/g: | 25–35 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Artichoke needs quite a long season and must be pre-cultivated because of it. Sow indoors or in a hotbed 1-2cm deep, 6-8weeks before setting them out, when the soil has warmed up a bit. It grows quickly and tolerates some frost in autumn.Spacing
At least 60 cm of mutual space.Harvest
The flower-buds are harvested successively just before they begin opening and boiled in slightly salted water for 20 min. They tolerate a light frost in autumn.Seed
25-35 seeds/g.A portion contains about 15 seeds.
