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Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon

Cynara scolymus Gros Vert de Laon
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The plant arrived in good condition. It matches the description. I'm waiting for it to develop before planting.

Jean-Marie, 07/04/2025

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This plant carries a 6 months recovery warranty

More information

A hardy variety, well suited to cool regions. Also known as 'cat head', this variety produces large green heads with a delicate flavour. Plant it in spring (or in autumn in regions with mild winters) and harvest from May to August. The plant will be productive for about 4 years.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to April, September to October
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Description

Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon is a hardy variety, well adapted to cool regions. Also known as 'cat's head', this variety produces large green heads with a delicate flavour. Plant it in spring (or in autumn in regions with mild winters) and harvest from May to August. The plant will remain productive for approximately 4 years.

The artichoke, like the cardoon, has large, finely cut, silver-grey leaves. At the end of the stems, green or purple heads form, which can be consumed raw or cooked depending on the variety. If you let them bloom, you will get very decorative blue-violet flowers. Artichokes can be grown in the vegetable garden or the garden as an ornamental plant. At maturity, artichokes can reach a height of 1 to 1.50 metres (3 to 5 feet), with a width of about one metre. If you protect the base during winter, you can harvest artichokes for several years. It is the base of the bracts and the heart that is normally eaten. Some varieties can be eaten raw when the heads are small, but most artichokes need cooking, usually steaming.

Harvesting: Harvest the heads from May to August, before flowering when they are perfectly formed, with the lower bracts starting to open. Cut cleanly with a knife or secateurs, leaving a 10 cm (4in) stem.

Storage: Artichokes should be consumed quickly after harvesting. They can also be preserved.

Gardener's tip: Since artichokes are a nutrient-demanding vegetable, they are best planted after a crop of peas, beans, or broad beans. These belong to the legume family and enrich the soil with nitrogen. Since artichokes grow quite slowly, you can plant fast-growing vegetables like lettuce nearby.

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Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon (Foliage) Foliage

Harvest

Harvest time May to August
Type of vegetable Flower vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Product reference35072

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Planting and care

Artichokes thrive in rich, humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil, in a sunny location if possible. A significant amount of well-rotted compost should be added in the preceding autumn, by working it into the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in). Plant in spring, March-April, or autumn, September-October, in regions with mild winters.

Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), place the root ball in it, and cover it with soil. Firm and water to keep the soil moist. Space the plants 1 metre (3 feet) apart in all directions. Water at the base regularly, but moderately to prevent root rot.

Before the first frost, cut the stems that have produced artichokes to ground level, then cut the main leaves in half. Add well-rotted compost every year in autumn.

Artichokes will withstand temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F) and need to be protected before the first frosts. Mound soil around the base, covering it to a height of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in), then cover it with a layer of straw or dead leaves. Remove the mulch in February and remove the mound of soil in March.

The yield decreases after 3 to 4 years, so it is best to replant with new plants.

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Cultivation

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to April, September to October

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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