Artichoke Romanesco

Artichoke Romanesco Seeds
Premium quality – Heirloom variety – Perennial vegetable

Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden with Artichoke Romanesco, a traditional Italian globe artichoke known for its striking purple-tinged buds and delicious, tender hearts. This stunning perennial is not only productive but also makes a beautiful architectural statement in beds or borders.

✅ Key Features:

• Variety: Cynara scolymus 'Romanesco'

• Lifespan: Perennial (can crop for 4–5 years)

• Height: Up to 1.5m

• Harvest: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Grown for: Edible flower buds (artichoke hearts)

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• When to Sow (UK):
  Indoors: February to April
  Outdoors: April to May (after last frost)

• How to Sow:

         Sow seeds 1cm deep in pots or trays using seed compost.

  • Maintain a temperature of 18–20°C for germination (approx. 14–21 days).

  • When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, pot on into larger containers.

  • Harden off before planting out after the risk of frost has passed.

  🌿 Growing Tips:

  • Spacing: Plant 90cm apart in well-drained soil with full sun.

  • Feeding: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring and mulch well.

  • Watering: Water regularly, especially in dry spells.

  • Harvesting: Pick buds before they open – usually the following summer after sowing.

   

  💡 Did You Know?

  Artichokes are packed with antioxidants and fibre – and they’re a magnet for pollinators if left to flower!