Artichoke Imperial Star D2120A (Green) 25 Organic Seeds by David's Garden Seeds
Easiest to grow from seed. Specifically bred for annual production, Imperial Star produces artichokes the first season from seed. Typically 6-8 mature buds, avg. 3-4" diam., per plant; plants 3-4' tall, spreading. Perennial to Zone 7; otherwise, treat as an annual. David's Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality products since 2009. ***************************************** More information: CULTURE: Sow indoors about 8-12 weeks before last spring frost date. Sow 1/4" apart and 1/4" deep in lightly moistened soilless mix in a flat or pot. As soon as seedlings can be handled, transplant to 2-4" pots or cell-type containers and grow at 60-70F (15-21C) day and 50-60F (10-15C) night. Transplant 6-8 week old plants to the field 2-3' apart. Perennial to Zone 7; otherwise, treat as an annual. IMPORTANT COLD TREATMENT (VERNALIZATION): Time transplanting so plants get 8-10 days of 50F (10C) temperatures to induce earlier budding. Protect from frost. HARVEST: Clip mature buds midsummer to midfall, depending on location. MILD AREAS: Where winter low is above 14F (-10C), sow seeds in fall, harvest in spring. MATURITY: From transplant; add about 20 days if direct seeding. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB.: Avg. 9,750