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

Key Attributes

• Product Name: Artichoke - Purple Headed Seeds
• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds
• Mature Height: 4-5 feet
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5
• Uses: Culinary (fresh, cooked), ornamental garden plant

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 sowing to improve germination rates.

• Sowing:

  • Timing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date.
  • Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
  • Spacing: Space seeds 1 inch apart in rows or trays.

• Germination:

  • Temperature: Maintain a soil temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C).
  • Duration: Seeds will germinate in 10-14 days.
  • Light: Provide plenty of light once seeds have germinated to prevent leggy growth.

• Transplanting:

  • Timing: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
  • Spacing: Plant seedlings 24-36 inches apart in rows spaced 3-4 feet apart.

• Care and Maintenance:

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply and regularly.
  • Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.
  • Harvesting: Harvest artichokes when the buds are still tight and before they open. Cut the bud with a sharp knife, leaving a few inches of stem attached.

Happy Gardening!