Artichoke - Vert de Provence

Starting this variety early is advantageous as artichokes take a long time to develop.

The variety is sown indoors in moist sowing soil, planting soil or vegetable soil. One seed per seed pot and if you want faster germination, cover the sowing with transparent covering with air holes. Try to keep the sowing at around 18-20°C until the seeds have germinated. When the plants have emerged, keep the sowing as bright and cool as possible, preferably at a temperature around 12-18°C. Since artichokes are pre-cultivated indoors during the darker months, we recommend that the plants are placed under grow lights for 14-16 hours per day to become lush and strong.

When the plants are large enough to handle and the roots protrude from the underside of the seed pot, they need to be transplanted into a larger pot or planting container.

The plants are then planted outdoors when they have been properly hardened and the last frost risk is over. Artichokes need a lot of space for their feet, so choose a deep and large planting site for the best results. The variety thrives best in well-drained, loose and fertile soil with plenty of fertilizer.