Large, round-headed purple chokes, tender and tasty, perfect for warm season areas, or grow with shelter. So popular with chefs, and is a coveted, Italian heirloom. Tender and spiny. Small buds with oblong shape. Varies from green tinged with purple to mostly purple with green tips. Culture: Artichoke needs well-drained, light, nutrient-rich soil. Harvest: Harvest buds while they’re still tightly closed. In warmer zones, this will be early to midsummer; in colder regions, harvest starts in late summer to early fall. Buds on a stem ripen from the top down. Cut the topmost buds first; remaining buds won’t grow as large as the top one. Use a sharp knife to cut stems. Harvest a short piece of stem with each bud for easier handling.
Artichoke Purple of Romanga
If you’re after a chef-favorite artichoke with rich color and tender flavor, Purple Romagna brings heirloom quality to your garden. Plant it in fertile, well-drained soil and enjoy striking purple buds that reward patience with exceptional taste.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: ¼”” (6 mm)
Seed Spacing: 3 seeds every 4′ (120 cm)
Spacing Between Rows: 3’–4′ (90–120 cm)
Days to Germination: 14
Spacing After Thinning: 48″” (120 cm)
Days to Maturity: 150–240
Variety: 101
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