{"product_id":"artichoke-violet-de-provence","title":"Artichoke Violet De Provence Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtichoke Violet De Provence Seed grows into an impressive edible and ornamental artichoke with large, deeply cut leaves and purple thistle-like flower heads. It is a rewarding choice for South African gardeners who want a dramatic vegetable-garden feature with harvestable flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eView Our Detailed Grow Guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/blogs\/news\/mastering-the-art-of-artichoke-cultivation-a-step-by-step-guide-for-garden-enthusiasts\"\u003eArtichoke Grow Guide for South African Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Perennial vegetable, often grown from seed as a long-season crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Cynara scolymus \/ Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Globe artichoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Start seed indoors during winter for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: About 1 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: At least 1 m apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 21-28 days at around 21-24 C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Around 1 m to 1.5 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Source copy notes maturity in about 80-90 days; the grow guide notes artichokes are a long-season crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 20 g raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Artichoke Violet De Provence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge purple artichoke heads bring both edible and ornamental value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply cut foliage creates bold structure in vegetable gardens and mixed edible beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the immature flower buds for home-grown artichokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for gardeners who enjoy distinctive, long-season edible crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource copy notes artichokes are a natural source of antioxidants including vitamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Violet De Provence in a sunny, well-prepared edible bed where the plants have room to develop. It works well as a feature crop in kitchen gardens and can also add sculptural interest to mixed ornamental-edible plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seeds in pots or trays rather than sowing directly outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep seedlings consistently moist, but avoid saturated soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into rich, fertile, well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once or twice per week in active growth, adjusting for rainfall and drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed periodically because artichokes are heavy feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"20 g raw seed","offer_id":46149885886600,"sku":"600402-S020GR","price":210.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/ArtichokeVioletDeProvence.png?v=1783065023","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/artichoke-violet-de-provence","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}