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	Cardoon Thistle
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Cynara cardunculus Cardoon
Colour Green and purple
Days To Maturity 180 days
Seeds Per Packet 40
Sowing Time September -vMarch
Life Cycle Perennial
Price
ZAR65.00
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Cardoon Thistle


Cardoon is an architectural splendor with bold texture, thanks to large, prickly, almost dagger-shaped leaves.  It is topped with round, purple thistlelike flowers in midsummer.

Colour
Green and purple
Scientific Name
Cynara cardunculus Cardoon
Height
1.2 meter - 1.5 meter
Days To Maturity
180 days
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
September -vMarch
Days To Germination
7 days
Planting Space
50cm
Planting Tip
Sow seeds in germination trays, covering with 5mm growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 4 weeks
Pinch
Pinching is not necessary
Seeds Per Packet
40
Uses
Cut flower and the stalks or ribs are edible
Netting
No plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest after blanching, cutting at the base of the stalks to keep intact
Germination
Easy