Artichoke Varieties
Compare 5 artichoke cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.
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Green Globe
The classic globe artichoke; large round green buds with thick fleshy scales; reliable producer; perennial in zones 7–10; the most widely grown commercial variety.
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Imperial Green Globe
Late-maturing type; large green heads; good storage; heavy producer; good for commercial growing.
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Imperial Star
Bred for annual production; dependable first-year harvest without vernalization in mild climates; medium-large globe; thornless; green with slight purple blush; excellent for zone 6 and cooler.
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Violetto di Romagna
Italian heirloom with striking deep purple buds; elongated shape; rich nutty flavour; slightly smaller than Green Globe; very ornamental; perennial in zones 7–10.
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