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planting cardoon seeds CardoonCynara cardunculus## HOW TO GROW CARDOON Sow indoors 8 weeks before you intend to transplant ideally 2 weeks after last frost date. Plants prefer rich, well drained soil and full sun. Allow 4 feet between plants. Stalks are ready for harvest in 115 days. Hardiness zones 7 10. Perennial. Planting Depth 1 2" Soil Temp. Germ. 55 80 Days to Germ. 7 14 Plant Spacing 4 Row Spacing 4 Days To Maturity 115 Moist Well Drained Soil ##Closely related to the

Cynara cardunculus##
##Closely related to the artichoke, this Mediterranean vegetable is grown for its thick, edible leaf stalks. Stalks require blanching (wrap in fabric to keep light off of them) for the last four weeks before harvest to develop a delicate texture. The large stalks resemble celery and can be served steamed or braised. Flavor is similar to artichokes; slightly bitter. Used in traditional Italian soups, Spanish stews, and in dishes prepared by the Romani peoples. In Portugal, cardoons are used as a vegetarian source of rennet for cheesemaking. Besides a food source, cardoons are used in creative flower arrangements, landscaping, biodiesel fuel production, and to make artichoke oil. Tags: Size: Large, Season: Spring Summer Fall.

Native to the western and central Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Portugal east to Libya and Greece, and north to Croatia and Southern France. Considered a weed nowadays in Australia, California, and the pampas of Argentina. Adapted to dry climates. Different from the artichoke in that the cardoon was selected for edible leaf stems, not edible large flower buds. ##Waterleaf Farm##Organically Grown##Seed grower since 2008##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Waterleaf_Sep_2022-33?v=1673336733##Growing in Oregon since 2008Waterleaf Farm is a small sustainable flower farm growing on Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (Eagle Mill Farm).  Mostly a fresh cut flower farm, Melanie also grows herbs and has been saving seeds from over 30 varieties of crops for years.  Waterleaf Farm also offers workshops to deepen in connection with the plants and U-pick flowers.