Globe Artichoke.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Perennial vegetable

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

5 feet tall and wide

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 7 a 10

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Plant in deep, fertile soil and ensure it has plenty of space to spread out. Watch for aphids on the undersides of leaves and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. If the leaves start to yellow, it might be a sign of poor drainage or nutrient deficiency.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to encourage healthy bud development.

Abonado

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.

Poda

Cut back the main stalk to the ground after the final harvest to encourage new growth.

Trasplante

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every year or two as the root system is quite extensive.

Suelo

Rich, well draining loam

pH del suelo

6.5 to 7.5

Temperatura

-10 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally non-toxic, though some people may experience contact dermatitis from the stiff hairs on the leaves.

Niños

The sharp spines on the leaves and stems pose a physical injury risk to small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sharp spines and coarse hairs on the leaves can cause skin irritation upon handling.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the peak flowering season.

Comestibilidad

The flower buds and leaf stalks are edible when prepared correctly, but ensure you are not harvesting from areas treated with pesticides.

Cómo identificarla

• Large, deeply lobed silvery green leaves
• Thistle like purple flower heads
• Sturdy, upright central flowering stalks
• Spiny bracts surrounding the edible heart

Altura

1,2 a 1,8m

Anchura

0,9 a 1,2m

Hojas

silvery-green, gray-green, semi-evergreen

Flores

purple, blue-violet, 7 a 12cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and flower buds.
• Crown rot — Fungal decay occurring in poorly drained, waterlogged soils.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, early autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder climates, cut back the foliage after the first frost and mulch the crown heavily to protect it from freezing temperatures.

En maceta

It can grow in large containers, but requires a pot at least 50 centimeters deep to accommodate its long taproot.

Plant cardoons as a dramatic centerpiece in a Mediterranean-style border with low-growing herbs.

Buenas compañeras

• Florence Fennel — The feathery foliage of fennel provides a nice textural contrast to the bold, silvery leaves of the cardoon.
• Lavanda — Lavender shares similar requirements for full sun and well-drained soil.

Especies parecidas

• Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus — It is a close relative selected specifically for its large, edible flower buds.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Cynara

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mediterranean region

Conservación

This species is not of conservation concern and is considered invasive in some Mediterranean-climate regions outside its native range.

It thrives in sunny, well-drained slopes where its deep taproot helps it access moisture during dry summers.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental focal point, culinary vegetable, dried flower arrangements

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is the cardoon the same as an artichoke?

They are the same species, but the cardoon is bred for its stalks and leaves, while the artichoke is bred for its flower buds.

How do I prepare cardoon for eating?

The stalks must be blanched to reduce bitterness and then boiled or braised until tender.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Cynara comes from the Greek word for dog, referring to the spiny, tooth-like bracts of the flower head.

Bueno saberlo

• Cardoons have been cultivated since ancient Roman times.
• The plant is a staple ingredient in traditional Italian and Spanish winter dishes.
• Its dramatic, thistle-like flowers are highly attractive to pollinators.
• The leaves can reach up to 1 meter in length.

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