{"product_id":"globe-artichoke","title":"Globe Artichoke","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlobe Artichoke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCynara cardunculus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a dramatic perennial plant that is grown for its edible immature flowerheads which are produced from July onwards. These green, scaly buds open to thistle-like purple flowers in summer and autumn, attracting masses of bees. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also features grey-green leaves and is ornamental enough for the flower garden. Dead flowerheads can be left on the plants to provide additional interest in winter and may lure in a flock of finches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtichokes can be roasted, made into chips or fried and will even make a hearty soup. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobe artichokes prefer an open position in full sun. They need a reasonably fertile, well-drained soil and are fairly drought resistant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, as early as June, use secateurs to remove the buds, ideally when they reach the size of a golf ball, before they open and start to flower. After you harvest the main flower bud, secondary buds will appear, and these too can be harvested when large enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobe artichokes become more prolific each year until, after several years, they run out of steam and the plants need to be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: June, July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 15cm\/6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 90cm\/36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in most places throughout the UK, even in severe winters (-15 to -10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58350448509253,"sku":"1072684","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/b5af9547-globe-artichoke-cynara-scolymus.webp?v=1782227603","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/globe-artichoke","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}