Artichoke (Globe) 22 s/g
(Cynara scolymus). Large grey leafed thistle-like plants with tasty flower buds. Harvest while still tight. Sow 1.5 cm deep in spring, transplanting 1 metre apart when 15 cm tall. Cut down annually after flowering. Perennial.
1000: Green Globe
Large succulent flower buds are borne on attractive grey-green 1 metre tall plants
1001: Purple Globe
This hard to obtain cultivar has purple rather than green heads. Often preferred.