Artichoke Green Globe
Globe shaped green fruit with a purplish base. Productive and good tasting. Perennial. Suits cool areas.
Description
Features
- Renowned flavour
- Medium sized fruit
- Ideal for salads
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Seed Count
45
How to grow
Position
Full sun
How
Sow direct in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.
Care
Choose a well drained sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone or Dynamic Lifter. When first flowers appear begin applying Thrive Flower & Fruit regularly. Protect from pests and diseases with Yates Tomato Dust and control snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.
Hint
Great companion plant for basil, broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, marigolds, marjoram, parsley & parsnip. Fruit contains healthpromoting lycopene.
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