{"product_id":"artichoke-romanesco-seeds","title":"Artichoke ‘Romanesco’ Seeds – Classic Italian Globe Artichoke (UK)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eArtichoke ‘Romanesco’ is a classic Italian globe artichoke variety, producing large, rounded buds with thick, tender flesh and excellent flavour. Long-lived and highly productive once established, it’s ideal for UK gardens, allotments, and anyone wanting a statement perennial vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eWhy Grow Romanesco Artichokes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eTraditional Italian globe artichoke variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eLarge, high-quality edible buds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eExcellent flavour and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"906\"\u003ePerennial plants that crop year after year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eArchitectural plants with bold foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eReliable in UK growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eA rewarding crop that combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eornamental impact with gourmet harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Perfect for Italian kitchen gardens alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/tomato-seed-roma-vf?_pos=4\u0026amp;_psq=tomatoes\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tomato seeds UK\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/basil-herb-seeds?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=basil\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"basil herb seeds uk\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/herb-seed-oregano-greek-perennial?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=oregano\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"oregano herb seeds\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eoregano\u003c\/a\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eHow to Sow Artichoke ‘Romanesco’ Seeds (UK Guide)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–April indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed trays or pots under cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–21 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–22°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eGrow seedlings on in bright, frost-free conditions and pot on as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eHarden off before planting outside after the last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eSpace plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e90–100cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eWater regularly during dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eMulch and protect crowns in winter in colder areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eHarvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer (from second year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eCut buds while tight and firm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eSteam or boil and serve whole, or use hearts in cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003ePlants can produce for several years once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artichoke ‘Romanesco’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Globe artichoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eApprox. seed count:\u003c\/strong\u003e (39 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2075\" 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