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Artichokes
The artichoke is mainly a Mediterranean crop and the wild plant was known by ancient Greeks and Romans. It is a staple food over much of Italy.

The beautiful blue-grey-purple foliage of this vegetable ensures that it can take pride of place in any ornamental kitchen garden. It crops for 3-4 years!

Italian chefs love artichokes and prepare them in various ways: in pasta, served al fresco in antipasto platters or dressed simply with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice.
To grow from seed, artichokes generally need to be kept warm in a sunny position and good ventilation, perhaps in a greenhouse or on a windowsill. They should then be transplanted to a sunny part of the garden when the soil is workable, rich and well-drained. (preferably well prepared with organic matter). The young plants should have several weeks of cool weather to set chokes but must be protected from any hard frosts.
di Romagna
di Romagna
One of the best heirloom Italian varieties, perfect when picked young and tender. Its beautiful plants can make a dramatic statement in any garden.
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Romanesco
Romanesco
Big Romanesco Italian heirloom artichokes have a very rich purple color with large round bronze and purple tinged heads without thorns and excellent taste.
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