Artichokes

Image by Svetlana Monyakova Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) has a rich culinary history that dates back several centuries to the time of ancient Romans. The propagation of artichoke plants is believed to have…

Image by T_W_ Imperial Star artichokes were originally developed to meet the needs of commercial growers. This thornless variety of artichoke is primarily cultivated as an annual and harvested during the…

Image by AYDINOZON There are several varieties of artichoke, some of which produce big buds with plenty of flesh, while others are more decorative. Different artichoke plants are bred for different harvest…

Image by Plateresca Most often, gardeners grow plants either for their visual appeal or because they produce tasty fruits and vegetables. What if you could do both? The Green Globe Improved artichoke is not…

Image by Diana Taliun Related to the thistle, artichokes are rich in dietary fiber, potassium, and magnesium, and, they are absolutely delicious. If you don’t think you have garden space for the large plant,…

Image by KrimKate Artichokes are primarily cultivated commercially in sunny California, but are artichokes cold hardy? With proper artichoke winter care, this perennial is hardy to USDA zone 6 and…

Image by ilmoro100 Artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus), considered a delightful treat by many, are perennial edible plants that are similar in appearance to thistles. They can grow up to 5 feet (1.5…

Image by Iulianna Est Artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) are first mentioned around 77 A.D., so people have been eating them for a long, long time. The Moors were eating artichokes around 800 A.D.…

Image by ArtSvitlyna Artichoke plants are one of those prehistoric looking specimens that not only create a visual stir in the garden, but also produce delicious globes and unique purple flowers. The plants…

Image by Fotografa freelance It’s the vegetable of aristocrats, said to be a favorite of the Greek god, Zeus. Its exotic shape and size makes it intimidating to many gardeners, but the truth is, it’s just a…