Emerald
Artichoke Seed
Fruit
Emerald artichoke flesh is thick, moist and nutty tasting with
a large, deep heart. Artichoke exterior is oval shaped and glossy green.
Plant
Growth is open and erect, buds are on long stems
for easy harvest.
Tolerances
Cold tolerant
Features
Emerald artichoke's uniform shape and attractive glossy green color
along with cold tolerance make this variety unusual. With no thorns,
an excellent taste and uniformity unlike any other variety, this
artichoke is ideal for fresh market customers. Emerald artichoke
seed can be grown as an annual or perennial.
Imperial
Star
Artichoke Seed
Fruit
Imerial Star artichoke flesh is thick, moist and nutty tasting with a large,
deep heart. Artichoke exterior is oval shaped and glossy green.
Plant
Growth is open and erect with buds on long stems for easy harvest.
Tolerances
Susceptible to cold temperatures.
Features
Imperial Star artichoke seed is an early maturing artichoke with a glossy green
color, uniform shape and no thorns. This artichoke seed can be grown as an
annual or perennial. Imperial Star is 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than Emerald,
but not quite as cold tolerant.