Grow Cardoon from heirloom, non-GMO seeds! This Mediterranean delicacy is related to artichokes and prized for its thick, edible stalks with a mild artichoke-like flavor. Perfect for soups, sauteed dishes, and more. Grows 2-5 feet tall, matures in 100 days, and thrives in USDA zones 7-11. included! Mediterranean Delicacy: Thick, edible stalks with a mild artichoke-like flavor, perfect for soups and sauteed dishes. Unique Versatile: A close relative of artichokes, Cardoon offers boundless culinary opportunities. Tall Stately: Grows 2-5 feet tall, adding a dramatic touch to your garden. Perennial in Warm Zones: Thrives as a perennial in USDA zones 7-11, producing for 6-7 years. Easy to Grow: Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and matures in 100 days. Common Name: Cardoon Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Color: Green stalks, silvery-green foliage Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Annual (perennial in zones 7-11) Features: Heirloom, culinary, ornamental, easy to grow Plant Height: 2-5 feet (up to 6-8 feet in perennial zones) Days to Maturity: 100 days Plant Spacing: 3-4 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct sow or start indoors Cardoon Seeds, Heirloom Cardoon, Non-GMO Seeds, Mediterranean Vegetable, Artichoke Relative, Culinary Herb Seeds, Edible Stalks, Unique Vegetable Seeds, Perennial Herb Seeds, Garden Vegetable Seeds, Ornamental Herb Seeds