Cynara Sco Green Globe
Green Globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Green Globe’) is a large, architectural edible perennial grown for its tender immature flower buds and deeply divided, silvery foliage. Special Features Edible flower buds; bold ornamental foliage; showy flowers attract bees when buds are left unharvested. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat can scorch foliage and cause dormancy; […]
Artichoke Vegetable
A large Mediterranean vegetable with deeply lobed, silvery leaves and edible flower buds harvested before opening; best grown through Phoenix’s cooler months. Special Features Edible immature flower buds, bold architectural foliage, and pollinator-attracting flowers. Low-chill varieties such as ‘Imperial Star’ are useful for annual production. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat can cause wilting and summer […]