Cardoon 'Pieno Inerme'

Cynaracardunculus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cynara (SIN-uh-ruh)
Species
cardunculus (kar-DUNK-yoo-lus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Excellent variety with thin ribs and delicate flavor. Blanches very easily with almost no prickles. Known also as "Avorio", it is Souther...Read More

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