Cardoon Seeds - Heirloom, Non-GMO | Cynara cardunculus | 2-5 ft tall

About This Plant

Cardoon is a Mediterranean delicacy related to artichokes. It features thick, edible green stalks with a mild artichoke-like flavor, ideal for soups and sautéed dishes. The plant grows tall and stately, reaching 2-5 feet, and thrives as a perennial in warm zones (zones 7-11), producing for 6-7 years.

What You Will Receive

Cardoon Seeds — heirloom, non-GMO seeds for growing cardoon. Includes guidance on direct sow or starting indoors. Seeds are intended to yield Cardoon plants that reach 2-5 feet in height and mature in about 100 days.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Cardoon
• Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus
• USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Color: Green stalks, silvery-green foliage
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Planting Season: Spring
• Plant Type: Seed
• Days to Maturity: 100 days
• Plant Height: 2-5 feet
• Plant Spacing: 3-4 inches
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Sowing Method: Direct sow or start indoors