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Cardoon Gobbo di Nizzia Italian Range 20 seeds
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Cardoon Gobbo di Nizzia Italian Range 20 seeds
Heirloom. A rare cardoon from Italy, it has broad white stalks that are eaten fried, sauteed, pickled and in soups. Italians also eat it raw dipped in olive oil. The root is also edible, tasty, and can be used like parsnips. Ornamental plant.

£1.80


Basic Information
Cynara cardunculus Basic Sowing information: A sub species of Globe Artichoke. Sow indoors early spting or in situ mid spring onwards when soil has warmed up, sow 2-3 seeds 30cm apart, thin the seedlings to one every 6cm, use thinnings. protect plants with mulch through winter in cold areas