Early Flowering Purple Artichoke Opal F1 - 4 Plants - Orto Mio
Early Flowering Purple Artichoke Opal F1 - 4 Plants - Orto Mio ...is on backorder
New high-quality variety. Spineless, large flower heads
Esposizione
SunSemina / Trapianto
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberDistanza d'impianto
100 x 150 cmRaccolta
March/JuneProduzione: 10-20 artichokes
Description
Description
Early Purple Opal F1 Artichoke – a hybrid variety of purple artichoke with early maturation, characterized by large, intensely purple flower heads with green streaks, completely thornless.
Main features:
- Conical shape with a tender heart and sweet flavor
- Exceptional yield: over 15 flower heads per plant in optimal conditions
- A highly appreciated variety in Central-Southern Italy
- Re-flowering behavior in the South with two harvest cycles
Harvest cycles:
- First harvest: from November (transplanting June-July)
- Second harvest: late winter/early spring (transplanting August-September)
Cultivation:
- Tall and vigorous plant
- Requires generous fertilization about a month before production
- Constant irrigation during the production phase, especially in drought conditions
Packaging: 4 plants ready for transplanting
Growing Tips
Orto Mio guidelines for the species, to be adapted to the variety, local climate, and cultivation in soil or pots.
Exposure and soil
Full sun and shelter from cold winds. Fertile, deeply worked, and well-draining soil, preferably pH 6.5–7.
Transplanting
From late winter to autumn, depending on the area and desired harvest. Generally 100 cm in the row and 100–150 cm between rows.
Irrigation
Regular and abundant during production, without waterlogging; ensure the establishment of summer transplants. Already productive plants enter summer dormancy: suspend watering and resume towards the end of August.
Fertilization
Rich initial organic nutrition; support cultivation at the end of summer and late winter.
Care and harvesting
Remove excess suckers, leaving 2–3 vigorous shoots per hole; hoeing. Harvest the flower head before it opens, when it stops swelling, cutting with 5–10 cm of stem. The productive period depends on the variety and area.
Indicative data from the producer
| Exposure | Sun |
|---|---|
| Transplanting distance | 100x150 cm |
| Production | 10-20 artichokes |
Values are indicative: the harvest cycle varies with season, climate, and cultivation conditions.
Early Flowering Purple Artichoke Opal F1 - 4 Plants - Orto Mio ...is on backorder
Courier-proof packaging
We ship your plants with complete safety, and if something goes wrong?
We will send you new seedlings at no cost, or if you prefer, you will receive a refund for the damaged plants.
We are confident that your plants will arrive in excellent condition, thanks to our packaging.
After years of research, we have found a completely eco-sustainable packaging that meets the needs of the plants during transport.
