{"product_id":"artichoke-violet-de-provence-25-seeds","title":"Artichoke Violet de Provence (25 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArtichoke - Violet de Provence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynara cardunculus var. scolymus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtichoke 'Violet de Provence' is a classic 19th-century French heirloom variety prized for its tender, slightly nutty-flavoured, violet-purple buds. Growing as a tall perennial with striking silvery-green foliage, it thrives in full sun and produces multiple small-to-medium heads that are often choke-free, making them particularly easy and enjoyable to prepare. An outstanding variety for steaming, grilling, or eating raw, with genuine ornamental appeal in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-lived perennial that produces reliably for five to seven years when well established, 'Violet de Provence' performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Harvest buds while scales are tightly closed for the best eating quality. Cutting plants back after harvest encourages a second flush of smaller buds six to eight weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors in trays at 18–20°C; transplant after frost risk passes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2–1.5 m; tall and architectural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days at 18–20°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 days; when buds are firm and scales tightly closed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender and slightly nutty; excellent steamed, grilled, or raw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58370080145711,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Artichoke_Violet_de_Provence_25_seeds.png?v=1787714565","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/artichoke-violet-de-provence-25-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}