{"product_id":"artichoke-green-globe","title":"Artichoke | Green Globe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow striking, gourmet, and deeply flavorful heads of Green Globe artichokes right in your home garden. This classic heirloom variety is a prized garden favorite, celebrated for its large, silvery-green flower buds, thick fleshy scales, and rich, buttery heart that brings a taste of Mediterranean luxury to your harvest table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its outstanding culinary value, Green Globe double as a breathtaking ornamental plant, producing dramatic, deeply cut grey-green foliage and vibrant purple thistle flowers if left to bloom. Grown as an annual in cooler Canadian regions or a hardy perennial in milder coastal zones, Green Globe is a uniquely rewarding addition to raised beds, garden borders, and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Green Globe Artichokes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGourmet heirloom producing large, plump green buds with thick, tender hearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, buttery, nut-like flavor perfect for steaming, grilling, and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning ornamental appeal with silvery-grey arching foliage and purple blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly versatile—grown as an early annual or multi-year perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 85–100 days to maturity from transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Green Globe Artichokes from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart artichoke seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before your last spring frost date. To encourage heavy first-year bud production in Canadian climates, sow seeds 6–13 mm (1\/4 to 1\/2 inch) deep in rich, sterile seed-starting mix and maintain warm germination temperatures around 21–24°C (70–75°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have 3–4 true leaves, subject them to a cool period (vernalization) by exposing plants to steady temperatures around 10°C (50°F) for 2–3 weeks before final outdoor planting. This deceives the plant into thinking it has passed winter, triggering abundant flower buds in its very first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarden off seedlings carefully and transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed into fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Space plants 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) apart in rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and consistently throughout the summer. Harvest tight, firm flower buds in late summer before the lower scales begin to open or flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Artichokes in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile historically grown as perennials in warmer Mediterranean climates, Green Globe artichokes thrive remarkably well as annuals across Canadian growing zones when given an early indoor start and proper spring vernalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn milder zones or sheltered microclimates (like Zone 6+), plants can be overwintered by cutting back foliage in late autumn and applying a heavy 12-inch layer of straw or leaf mulch over the root crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Artichoke_-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1792278493\" title=\"How To Grow Artichoke In Canada | Complete Growing Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Grow Artichoke In Canada | Complete Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/products\/artichoke-green-globe?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=41dbac231\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Artichoke_-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1792278493\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen Globe Artichoke Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynara cardunculus var. scolymus \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/artichoke-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eArtichoke (Green Globe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eTender perennial grown as an annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 85–100 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/harvest-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eSteaming, grilling, roasting, dipping sauces, and edible landscaping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Green Globe Artichokes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like harvesting fresh, buttery artichokes straight from your own garden plot. With their striking architectural foliage, rich gourmet taste, and rewarding yields, Green Globe artichokes are a impressive addition to any Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your seeds this season and enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own gourmet home harvest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50974301585711,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/artichoke4.png?v=1792277798","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/artichoke-green-globe","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}