Purple Romagna Artichoke Seeds | 25 Seeds

How to Grow Purple Romagna Artichoke Seeds:
Purple Romagna artichoke is a Mediterranean perennial grown for purple-tinged, flavorful buds. Because artichokes take time, start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost (or during the cool season in warm climates). Sow seeds about 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ in) deep in a rich, well-drained seed mix, keep evenly moist, and maintain mild warmth around 18–22°C (65–72°F). Germination usually takes 10–21 days. Give strong light after sprouting and pot up seedlings once they have 2–3 true leaves. Transplant outdoors after frost danger passes, spacing plants 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. In hot climates, planting in fall/winter for spring harvest works best. Artichokes like deep soil, so loosen beds well and mix in compost before planting.

How to Care for Purple Romagna Artichokes:
Water consistently—artichokes are thirsty when growing and forming buds, so keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Mulch heavily to hold moisture and cool roots. Feed like a heavy feeder: side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during active growth; once buds start forming, a slightly higher potassium feed can help size and flavor. Remove weak side shoots if you want fewer but larger buds; leave a few shoots for more total buds. Harvest when buds are tight and plump, before scales open—cut with 5–10 cm (2–4 in) of stem. After main harvest, keep watering and feeding lightly to encourage side buds. In cold winters, cut plants back and mulch thickly; in mild zones they stay evergreen. After 3–5 years, divide or replant offsets to keep production strong. Watch for aphids and slugs, and prevent rot by ensuring good drainage and not letting crowns sit in water.

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