Green Globe Artichoke | 50 Seeds/Pk

Green Globe Artichoke Seeds (Cynara scolymus) – 50+ Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Planting, Large Tender Buds on Sculptural Perennial Plants, by Isla’s Garden Seeds, Gift Idea for Gardeners

Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is the classic heirloom prized for its generous, tightly layered buds with meaty hearts and rich, buttery flavor. Magnificent, architectural plants form bold rosettes of silvery-green foliage that bring edible elegance to kitchen gardens and ornamental beds alike.

Grown as a perennial in mild climates, Green Globe produces for several years, sending up stout flower stalks topped with harvestable buds. In cooler regions it can be grown as an annual with an early start; plants typically reach 3–5 feet tall and wide with excellent productivity.

Buds are best harvested when tight and about 3–5 inches across—snip with a few inches of stem before the scales begin to separate. Left to open, the purple thistle-like blooms are spectacular and attract pollinators, making the plant as ornamental as it is delicious.

Long-lived, striking, and flavorful, Green Globe is a standout for gardeners seeking showpiece plants that deliver gourmet-quality harvests season after season.

Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cold climates)
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/4”
Spacing: 36–48”
Water: Consistent, moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 150–180 days from seed (earlier in subsequent years)
Height: 3–5’
Zones: 7–11 (perennial)

Approx seeds per order 50

Start seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before the last frost. For earlier bud set, provide a brief vernalization: grow seedlings cool (45–50°F) for 1–2 weeks after they reach 4–6 true leaves. Transplant to a sunny site with deeply loosened, fertile, well-draining soil.

Space plants 36–48 inches apart; mix in compost and mulch well to conserve moisture. Keep evenly moist during establishment and bud formation—drought stress can reduce bud size and tenderness. Side-dress with a balanced fertilizer midseason to support vigorous growth.

Harvest the central bud first, then the secondary side buds as they size up. In cold-winter regions, treat as an annual or lift and store crowns; in mild zones, cut stalks back after harvest and mulch crowns for reliable multi-year production.

Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cold climates)
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/4”
Spacing: 36–48”
Water: Consistent, moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 150–180 days from seed (earlier in subsequent years)
Height: 3–5’
Zones: 7–11 (perennial)

Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) grows best as a perennial in USDA Zones 7–11, thriving in full sun with deep, fertile, well-draining soil; grow as an annual in cooler zones.

Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cold climates)
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/4”
Spacing: 36–48”
Water: Consistent, moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 150–180 days from seed (earlier in subsequent years)
Height: 3–5’
Zones: 7–11 (perennial)