Huge Yields of Thornless, Sweet Chokes!
Artichoke Imperial Star
Sweet, mild buds stay closed longer on the plant, for a more leisurely harvest.
Nearly 3 times the yield of older varieties!
In our garden trials, this standout produced nearly 3 times more Artichokes in a single season than older varieties! The sweet, mild-flavored flower buds are round and thornless, for easier harvesting. And they stay closed longer on the plant, so you don't have to pick the entire crop at once!
Harvest them at 4 1/2 inches in diameter for best flavor. Delicious and so productive in the garden!
Direct-sow in the sunny garden around the final frost date, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Space (or thin) the seedlings about 6 feet apart. Divide every 3 to 4 years to maintain vigorous yields. Fertilize once annually with a nitrogen-rich mixture. Pkt is 20 seeds.
| Genus | Cynara |
| Species | scolymus |
| Variety | Imperial Star |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 24 in - 2 ft 6 in |
| Plant Width | 24 in |
| FruitLength | 4 in - 4.6 in |
| Fruit Diameter | 4.5 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Edible |
| Foliage Color | Blue Green |
| Harvest Season | Late Summer, Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Outdoor |
