Artichoke Violet de Provence plants - Cynara scolymus
Artichoke Violet de Provence plants - Cynara scolymus
Artichoke Violet de Provence plants - Cynara scolymus
Artichoke Violet de Provence plants - Cynara scolymus
Cynara scolymus Violet de Provence
Globe Artichoke
I bought an artichoke plant that didn't withstand the shock, and the pot was full of maggots and worms, even though I had repotted it upon receiving it. It's a goner. Very disappointed!
MIMI10, 23/04/2024
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The Violet de Provence Artichoke is an early and productive variety, perfectly suited to regions with mild winters. It produces violet heads with a tender and crunchy flavour, which can be consumed raw or cooked. Plant it in spring, or autumn if your winters are mild, and harvest from May to August, for about 4 years.
The artichoke, like the Cardoon, has large, finely cut, silver-grey leaves. At the end of the stems green or violet 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. Thus, the artichoke can be grown both in the vegetable garden and in the garden as an ornamental plant. Mature artichokes can reach a height of 1 to 1.50 metres (3 to 5 feet), with a width of about one metre. By protecting the base during winter, you can harvest artichokes for several years. In cooking, it is the base of the bracts that is consumed, as well as the receptacle often called the artichoke heart. Some varieties can be eaten raw when the heads are small, but most artichokes require cooking, usually by steaming.
Harvesting: From May to August. The heads are harvested before flowering when they are perfectly formed, with the lower bracts starting to open. Cut cleanly with a knife or secateurs about 10 cm (4in) from the stem.
Storage: Artichokes should be consumed quickly after harvesting. You can also preserve them.
Gardener's tip: Since artichokes are a nutrient-demanding vegetable, they are ideally planted after a crop of peas, beans, or broad beans. These plants belong to the Fabaceae family and enrich the soil with nitrogen. Furthermore, as the growth of artichokes is relatively slow, you can plant short-cycle plants like lettuces nearby.
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The artichoke thrives in rich, humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil. It should preferably be planted in a sunny location. A significant amount of well-rotted compost should be added the previous autumn, by working it into the ground to a depth of 5cm (2in) after loosening the soil. Planting takes place in spring, in March-April, or in autumn (September-October) for regions with mild winters.
Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), insert the root ball and cover with soil. Firmly press down and water to keep the soil moist. Space the plants 1m (3ft) apart in all directions. Water the base regularly but moderately to avoid root rot.
Before the first frost, cut the stems that have produced artichokes at ground level, then cut the main leaves in half. Add well-rotted compost every year in autumn.
Hardy to as low as -12°C (10.4°F) for the most resistant varieties, the artichoke needs to be protected before the first frost. Mound soil around the base, covering it to a height of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in), then cover with a layer of straw or dead leaves. Remove the mulch in February and remove the mound of soil in March.
The harvest decreases after 3 to 4 years, so it is preferable to replant new artichoke plants.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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