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

Growing Information

Key Attributes

• Product Name: Burdock - Artichoke - Colorado Red Star Seeds
• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds
• Mature Height: 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
• Uses: Culinary (roots and stems), medicinal, ornamental

Product Details

• Germination Rate: High
• Seed Freshness: New, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions

• Seed Preparation:
  Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to enhance germination.

• Sowing:
  Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer.

  • Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.
  • Spacing: Space seeds 4 inches apart in rows, with rows spaced 18 inches apart.
  • Watering: Cover seeds lightly with soil and water thoroughly.

• Germination:
  Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days. Maintain soil moisture but avoid waterlogging.

• Transplanting:
  Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart once they have developed their first true leaves.
  Space transplanted seedlings 18-24 inches apart to allow room for mature growth.

• Care and Maintenance:

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
  • Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition for nutrients.

• Harvesting:
  Harvest roots in the fall of the first year or spring of the second year when they are tender and flavorful.

Happy Gardening!