The bulbs wrappers are white and easy to clean. The cloves have skins which are often pinkish in color and can be tall and pointed. The flavor tends to be fairly mild. Long storage properties. This artichoke softneck has adopted well to growing in both hot, dry and mild maritime climates.
Bulbs can grow quite large, and are relatively mild in flavor.
Certified organic . At planting use some well-aged manure and bone meal to promote larrger bulbs. This prized softneck was found growing in an abandoned garden in the state of Washington during the 1960s and has become very popular ever since. The bulb can reach good size, and produce up to 20 cloves in three or four layers. It is relatively mild, though cold winters tend to ramp up the fire in the taste.