{"product_id":"artichoke-green-globe-improved","title":"Artichoke Green Globe Improved","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-ATkY3bFpnWlYxSVIvM__product_description_WhiAk9\" class=\"shopify-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg text-small font-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow artichokes anywhere, even in northern gardens. This variety has more uniform plant size, reduced spines, and better production—an improvement of the original, 1863 heirloom, 'Green Globe'. Provide plenty of room and fertile soil and you'll be rewarded with 3 to 5 fresh, delicious artichokes. Perennial in USDA zones 7-10. In cold climates, grow as an annual.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"variety\" data-tab-content=\"\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e150–180\u003c\/span\u003e days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMediterranean region\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Frost Tolerant\n\u003cdiv class=\"lg:col-span-5 lg:col-start-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-AY2dDMVVRK0hVOVJ1Z__product-plant-types\" class=\"shopify-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Dimensions: Tall (Greater than 24\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety Info: Dark green with slightly purple base. Heavy bearing. Very few spines. 3 to 5 artichokes per plant in the first year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sowing\" data-tab-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to Sow Outside: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCold Climates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Not recommended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMild Climates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sow in fall for harvest the following spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to Start Inside: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRECOMMENDED. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCold Climates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sow in 4\" biodegradable pots 12 weeks before your average last spring frost date. Transplant outside 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F. Protect seedlings from frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMild Climates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sow in 4\" biodegradable pots in early fall. Transplant outdoors 6 weeks before your average first frost date, when soil temperature is at least 60°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to Emerge: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Depth: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e⅛\"–¼\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Spacing: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA group of 3 seeds every 4'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinning: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThin to 1 every 4'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"growing\" data-tab-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor eating, harvest buds when they are still tightly closed, just before they begin to open (opened heads are tough). Cut the central bud first by cutting the stem with a sharp knife 2\" below the bud. After harvesting, side shoots will produce smaller harvestable buds (a unique delicacy!).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46562143502502,"sku":"02676","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/3325\/3030\/files\/Product_75_6bbc34a1-896f-4236-965c-c0c981b8d1a9.png?v=1793719562","url":"https:\/\/www.pittsborofeed.com\/products\/artichoke-green-globe-improved","provider":"Pittsboro Feed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}