'Green Globe' Artichoke Plants
Both delicious and ornamental!
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Green Globe' Artichoke Plants
- Artichokes are one of the most ornamental edible plants out there. The cruel thing is that, in order to see their amazing flowers, you have to leave your artichoke hearts unharvested!
- Our tip? Harvest some, leave others. That way, you get a crop of delicious artichokes and those giant, thistle-like flowers which appear when you let the plant be. The beautifully-layered artichoke heads look fantastic before being harvested, too, adding great visual impact to any space they grace.
- The taste is deep and complex, combining earthy notes with nutty undertones. Roast your artichokes in high-quality olive oil, salt and pepper, and let those brilliant flavours come to the fore. You can also grill your artichokes, use them in salads or whack them on the top of a pizza.
- If you do leave your artichokes untouched so that they bloom, then you can expect the lovely sight of bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects looking for their own little feast.
- Grown with love and care under glass at our nursery, you’ll receive your artichokes as healthy young plants ready to go in the ground. Expect to harvest your first artichoke heads between 12 and 16 weeks later.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Green Globe' artichokes are enormous plants and require a very large container of at least 50 litres to grow successfully.
How big does it get?
The 'Green Globe' artichoke is a large architectural plant that can reach a height of 150 to 200 centimetres and a spread of 90 to 120 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Green Globe' artichoke prefers full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Green Globe' artichoke prefers a deep, free-draining, and highly fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Green Globe' artichoke plant needs regular watering, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Green Globe' artichoke does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Green Globe' artichoke is a hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H4, allowing it to survive winter temperatures down to -10°C. It is hardy through most of the UK, although it may suffer foliage damage in particularly cold inland valleys or at altitude.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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