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Cynara Flower seeds for Planting - Hardy Variety, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden

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Product Description

Add a bold and architectural touch to your garden with Cynara seeds, an heirloom variety prized for its hardy nature and striking thistle-like blooms. Also known as artichoke thistle, this ornamental plant produces tall stalks, silvery foliage, and vibrant purple flowers that attract pollinators. Perfect for borders, cutting gardens, or as a statement plant, Cynara is both beautiful and resilient, thriving with minimal care.

Features:

  • Heirloom Variety: Preserves original plant genetics for reliable future planting.

  • GMO-Free: 100 Pcs% natural, safe, and non-modified seeds.

  • Hardy Growth: Tolerates a range of conditions and low-maintenance care.

  • Striking Blooms: Produces large, purple thistle-like flowers with silvery foliage.

  • Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.

Specifications:

  • Seed Type: Cynara (Artichoke Thistle)

  • Plant Height: 3–5 feet (approx.)

  • Flower Color: Vibrant Purple

  • Growth Habit: Upright, hardy perennial flowering plant

  • Germination Time: 14–21 days under optimal conditions

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

  • Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in well-draining soil.

  • Depth: Sow seeds about ¼–½ inch deep.

  • Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; water moderately once established.

  • Light: Full sun for best growth and abundant flowering.

  • Temperature: Maintain 18–24°C (65–75°F) for germination.

  • Transplanting: Space plants 24–36 inches apart to allow for mature growth.

  • Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming; provide support if plants grow tall.

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Features
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Life Cycle

Perennial hardy

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Planting Season

Cool season crop

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Growth Habit

Upright bushy


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Flavor Profile

Mild nutty taste

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Plant Characteristics

Large lobed leaves

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Use

Culinary ornamental use

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Growing Conditions

Well-drained fertile soil

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Harvest Advantages

High yield heads

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Plant Resistance

Pest tolerant variety

Cynara scolymus

Cynara scolymus

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Seed Names

Cynara seeds

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Seed Type

Heirloom open-pollinated

Cynara scolymus, commonly known as Cynara flower or artichoke, is a hardy perennial plant valued for its edible flower buds and ornamental appeal. This heirloom, GMO-free variety thrives in home gardens, producing large, flavorful buds with minimal care. Its attractive foliage and resilience make it ideal for both decorative and culinary gardening.

Planting Information
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Light Requirement

Full sun exposure

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Planting Depth

Shallow 1 cm

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Sowing Method

Direct or transplant

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Plant Spacing

60–90 cm apart

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Days to Maturity

90–120 days

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Soil Preparation

Soak before sowing

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Hardiness Zones

Zones 7–11 suitable

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Water Needs

Moderate regular watering

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Planting Season

Early spring sowing

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Seed Count

100

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