Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds - Cynara scolymus
Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds - Cynara scolymus
Artichoke Gros Vert de Laon - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds - Cynara scolymus
Cynara scolymus Gros Vert de Laon
Globe Artichoke
I was ambitious in attempting to grow these artichokes in pots on my small balcony. It wasn't successful, but the conditions weren't favorable. I gave it a try...
Fanny A., 19/08/2018
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Description
The Gros Vert de Laon Artichoke is a hardy variety, resistant to cold, which offers a delicate flavour. This perennial vegetable plant is cultivated for its rounded, very large-sized heads, formed by ovate, fleshy scales at the base (the leaves) and its floral receptacle, the artichoke heart. Sowing from February to March for a harvest 6 to 7 months later.
The artichoke is a perennial vegetable plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It belongs to the genus Cynara, like the Cardoon - and the Thistle. Known about by the Greeks and Romans since antiquity, it was introduced in France around the 15th century.
It is a plant that, although perennial, is often cultivated for two or three years. It has an upright stem that can reach a height of 2 metres (7 feet) and large, deeply cut leaves. It is its inflorescence, or rather its flower bud, that is harvested before the flower develops and is consumed.
Coluche said about artichokes: "It's the only dish that when you finish eating, you have more on your plate than when you started!". This is neither entirely false nor entirely true because, in artichokes, everything is edible, or almost everything: the heart, with vinaigrette, the base of the leaves, but also the leaf stalks which, when blanched, can be consumed like those of the cardoon.
The artichoke has anti-anemic, detoxifying, stimulating and tonic properties, and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C. It has a beneficial effect on the liver.
In the garden, the Artichoke thrives in rich, well-draining soil. As a true Mediterranean plant, its worst enemies are humidity and frost. Therefore it will do best in mild climates and preferably on a raised bed.
Harvest and storage: The harvest of the flower buds is done gradually as needed and as they develop, every year. They should be harvested before the central scales separate and consumed as soon as possible.
Gardener's tip: In regions with harsh winters, protect your plants with a thick layer of dry leaves. Monitor your plants closely, as aphids love them!
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Plant habit
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Botanical data
Cynara
scolymus
Gros Vert de Laon
Asteraceae
Globe Artichoke
Mediterranean
Perennial
Planting and care
Sowing from February to March
The seeds are sown in pots. Sow 2 or 3 seeds per pot. Keep only the healthiest young plants, to transplant approximately 2 months after sowing. You will plant them in their permanent position at a distance of 80 cm (32in) to 1 metre (3 feet).
In Mediterranean regions, you can sow directly in the ground, in holes spaced 80cm (32in) to 1m (3ft) apart.
Maintenance
Hoe and weed. Water if necessary. Earthing up the plants is beneficial, as is providing a good mulch. In October-November cut the stems that have produced flower buds to a few centimetres above the ground.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.