Artichoke Seeds - Purple Headed Seeds For Planting, Cultivate Eye-Catching Purple Artichokes

Bring striking color and gourmet flavor to your garden with Purple Headed Artichoke Seeds. This distinctive variety produces large, richly colored purple flower buds with a tender texture and mild, nutty flavor. Both ornamental and edible, Purple Headed Artichokes make an elegant addition to vegetable gardens, borders, and container plantings.

A perennial in warmer climates and grown as an annual in cooler regions, this artichoke variety thrives in sunny, well-drained soil and produces high yields of attractive, edible flower heads that are delicious steamed, grilled, or roasted.

Features:

1. Variety: Purple Headed Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
2. Type: Perennial vegetable and ornamental plant
3. Flower Color: Deep purple heads
4. Flavor: Mild and nutty
5. Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plants with silvery-green foliage
6. Light Requirements: Full sun
7. Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with moderate moisture
8. Use: Edible buds and ornamental display

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO heirloom artichoke seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring or late winter (indoors)
3. Zones: USDA Zones 7–11 (perennial); grow as annual in cooler zones
4. Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (6 mm)
5. Spacing: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm) apart
6. Germination Time: 10–20 days
7. Days to Maturity: 150–180 days
8. Mature Height: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)
9. Temperature Range: Prefers 60°F–75°F (16°C–24°C)
10. Watering: Regular, consistent moisture—avoid soggy soil
11. Indoor/Outdoor: Start indoors for best results; transplant outdoors after frost

Planting Guide:

1. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost.
2. Transplant seedlings outdoors in full sun once soil warms.
3. Water consistently, especially during dry periods.
4. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
5. Harvest buds before they open for the best texture and flavor.

Benefits:

1. Produces striking purple flower buds with gourmet flavor
2. Dual-purpose plant: edible and decorative
3. Drought-tolerant once established
4. Excellent for raised beds, garden borders, and edible landscaping
5. Long-lasting perennials in mild climates