https://www.extensionsbychristy.com/collections/all.atom extensionsbychristy 2020-01-08T05:13:10-08:00 extensionsbychristy https://www.extensionsbychristy.com/products/4440619810949 2020-01-08T05:13:10-08:00 2020-01-08T05:13:10-08:00 Artichoke - Violet Star All Artichoke Seeds SeedsNow

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Type: All Artichoke Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 9.99 (2 variants)

The Violet Star Artichoke is a dramatic alternative to the traditional Green Globe Artichoke. It produces a vibrant purple flower bud with a nutty flavor and creamy texture. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with lots of room for this dark beauty to grow. Artichokes are perennial plants that keep coming back bigger and more productive every year.

  • Heat tolerant
  • Drought tolerant
  • Usually produces in 2nd year
  • Perennial
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Type: All Artichoke Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 9.99 (2 variants)

Grow Green Globe Artichoke seeds 100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO


The Green Globe Artichoke produces a large, delicious green flower bud that opens into a purple thistle if left to flower. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with lots of room for this plant to grow. Artichokes are perennial plants that keep coming back bigger and more productive every year. For a dramatic difference in color, try growing the Violet Star Artichoke.

  • Drought tolerant
  • Heat tolerant
  • Usually produces in 2nd year
  • Perennial
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Type: All Cardoon Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 9.99 (2 variants)


Cardoon is an artichoke thistle.  It has become an extremely important medicinal herb in recent years following the discovery of cynarin.

The cardoon is related to the Globe artichoke.

Cardoons are recognized as a good source of potassium, calcium and iron. Artichoke oil, which is similar to sunflower or safflower oil, can be extracted from the seeds.

Cardoons can be baked, braised or boiled, and it's often a good idea to blanch them for up to 30 minutes before using them. Watch-out! Beware of sneaky thistles that may be lurking on the outer stalks -- (it's best to peel the outside a bit.)
Cardoons are excellent fried! Try them simmered in broth, or added to a stew. If you're a cheesemaker, the purple stamens of the cardoon flower can be used to make vegetarian rennet!

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