Artichoke 'Purple Romagna'

The 'Purple Romagna' artichoke is a striking edible variety with a purple globe shape and fine taste. With its large thistle-like flower heads and many culinary uses, it is an obvious vegetable to grow, while providing an impressive architectural presence in the garden. The tender petals, which have a pleasant taste, are served with clarified butter.

Seed amount: About 20 seeds.
Sowing time: February–March.
Sowing depth: 1 cm.
Placement: Sun.
Color: Purple.
Height: About 75–100 cm.
Germination time: 10–30 days.
Plant spacing: 60 cm.
Harvest time: July–October.
Type: Perennial, often grown as an annual.
Germination guarantee: 90%.
Best before: 01/2027.