Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds - Cynara scolymus
Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds - Cynara scolymus
Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds - Cynara scolymus
Cynara scolymus Gros Vert de Laon
Globe Artichoke
I was ambitious in attempting to grow these artichokes in pots on my small balcony. It wasn't successful, but the conditions weren't favorable. I gave it a try...
Fanny A., 19/08/2018
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Description
The Gros Vert de Laon Artichoke is a hardy variety, resistant to cold, which offers a delicate flavour. This perennial vegetable plant is cultivated for its rounded, very large-sized heads, formed by ovate, fleshy scales at the base (the leaves) and its floral receptacle, the artichoke heart. Sowing from February to March for a harvest 6 to 7 months later.
The artichoke is a perennial vegetable plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It belongs to the genus Cynara, like the Cardoon - and the Thistle. Known about by the Greeks and Romans since antiquity, it was introduced in France around the 15th century.
It is a plant that, although perennial, is often cultivated for two or three years. It has an upright stem that can reach a height of 2 metres (7 feet) and large, deeply cut leaves. It is its inflorescence, or rather its flower bud, that is harvested before the flower develops and is consumed.
Coluche said about artichokes: "It's the only dish that when you finish eating, you have more on your plate than when you started!". This is neither entirely false nor entirely true because, in artichokes, everything is edible, or almost everything: the heart, with vinaigrette, the base of the leaves, but also the leaf stalks which, when blanched, can be consumed like those of the cardoon.
The artichoke has anti-anemic, detoxifying, stimulating and tonic properties, and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C. It has a beneficial effect on the liver.
In the garden, the Artichoke thrives in rich, well-draining soil. As a true Mediterranean plant, its worst enemies are humidity and frost. Therefore it will do best in mild climates and preferably on a raised bed.
Harvest and storage: The harvest of the flower buds is done gradually as needed and as they develop, every year. They should be harvested before the central scales separate and consumed as soon as possible.
Gardener's tip: In regions with harsh winters, protect your plants with a thick layer of dry leaves. Monitor your plants closely, as aphids love them!
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Botanical data
Cynara
scolymus
Gros Vert de Laon
Asteraceae
Globe Artichoke
Mediterranean
Perennial
Planting and care
Sowing from February to March
The seeds are sown in pots. Sow 2 or 3 seeds per pot. Keep only the healthiest young plants, to transplant approximately 2 months after sowing. You will plant them in their permanent position at a distance of 80 cm (32in) to 1 metre (3 feet).
In Mediterranean regions, you can sow directly in the ground, in holes spaced 80cm (32in) to 1m (3ft) apart.
Maintenance
Hoe and weed. Water if necessary. Earthing up the plants is beneficial, as is providing a good mulch. In October-November cut the stems that have produced flower buds to a few centimetres above the ground.
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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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