Artichoke - Colorado Red Star Seeds For Planting, Cultivate Stunning Red Artichokes

Bring beauty and flavor to your garden with Colorado Red Star Artichoke seeds. This premium variety produces striking red-purple artichokes with tender hearts, perfect for home gardens and culinary use. Ideal for gardeners seeking an ornamental and edible crop, these Non-GMO seeds are easy to cultivate in suitable climates and provide high-yield harvests.

Features:

1. Variety: Colorado Red Star Artichoke
2. Seed Type: Non-GMO
3. Growth Habit: Perennial, upright, large-leafed plant
4. Fruit Characteristics: Stunning red-purple artichokes, tender edible hearts
5. Taste: Mild, nutty flavor, excellent for cooking
6. Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
7. Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter
8. Suitable For: Outdoor gardens, raised beds, and containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO Colorado Red Star Artichoke seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring or late winter indoors; transplant outdoors after frost
3. Zones: USDA Zones 6–11
4. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
5. Spacing: 36–48 inches (90–120 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 10–20 days
7. Days to Maturity: 85–100 days for first harvest
8. Plant Height: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)
9. Temperature Range: 60°F–75°F (16°C–24°C)
10. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
11. Maintenance: Mulch for soil moisture retention and weed control; cut back dead leaves to encourage growth
12. Indoor/Outdoor: Start indoors in seed trays, then transplant outdoors

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost.
2. Keep soil moist and provide warm, bright conditions for germination.
3. Transplant seedlings outdoors when frost risk has passed.
4. Space plants according to specifications to allow airflow and growth.
5. Harvest artichokes when buds are fully formed but unopened for peak flavor.

Benefits:

1. Produces stunning red-purple artichokes for culinary and ornamental use
2. Non-GMO seeds suitable for sustainable home gardening
3. High-yield and visually appealing vegetable crop
4. Perfect for fresh cooking, roasting, or steaming