Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus 'Bianco Pieno Inerme'

Artichoke 'Bianco Pieno Inerme'

This is like a giant artichoke with smaller, prickly flower heads. It is grown for the fleshy leaf bases formed by the basal rosette of the huge leaves, which are tied up and blanched. They can be eaten raw like celery, or boiled until...

Cynara cardunculus 'Gigante Di Romangna Cardoon'

Cardoon 'Gigante Di Romangna '