Cardoon Porto Spineless is a unique heirloom variety valued for its artichoke-flavored leaf stalks, which offer a distinctive taste when boiled—raw consumption is not recommended. Both the leaf stalks and midribs are commonly prepared as side vegetables, added to stuffing, or incorporated into soups and stews. To ensure a tender texture and milder flavor, cardoon must be blanched by tying the stalks firmly and wrapping them with black plastic or black-and-white newspaper before harvest. The plants grow impressively tall, reaching 3 to 4 feet, and will produce striking large purple, thistle-like flowers if left unharvested. Their sharply lobed, serrated silver-green leaves also make an attractive addition to floral arrangements. This spineless variety offers easier handling and a more pleasant growing experience. With a germination rate of about 70% or better, these Non-GMO seeds mature in roughly 100 days. They are sustainably cultivated and packaged in environmentally friendly, reusable, and recyclable materials, supporting responsible gardening while delivering an unusual and flavorful vegetable to your garden.

Order Cardoon Porto Spineless 25 Non-GMO heirloom seeds today to grow this unique, artichoke-flavored vegetable with spineless stalks.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing cardoon in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These cabbage seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.