Artichoke - Violet Star

An heirloom variety Artichoke that is smooth and ripe, with overwhelming flavor! An Open Pollinated Perennial variety plant producing rich yields of tender and flavorful purple artichokes. One of the most desired and favorite gourmet variety. This plant brings an ornamental look to your home garden plus very easy to grow at home. Planting Artichokes can be started from seeds, from rooted shoots taken from growing plants, or from dormant roots. If starting from seeds: Start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, about 8-10 weeks before planting outside. Soak the seeds in warm water before sowing in trays or pots. Place the trays or pots in a warm spot with bright light. Transplant seedlings in the garden after the last spring frost. Choose a spot in the garden that gets full sun. Artichokes are heavy feeders, add compost or aged manure into the soil before planting. Space each plant about three feet apart in rows. Water deeply at the time of planting. Dormant roots: Plant d