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Cynara cardunculus subsp. cardunculus
Synonyms: C. scolymus

Common Name(s): Globe artichoke
Family: Asteraceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 210 to 270 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=86° (F)    Opt.Max=77° (F)
Opt.Min=59° (F)    Abs.Min=41° (F)
Precipitation: 35 to 47 (in.)
Winter Minimum: 32° (F)
Soil pH: 6 to 6.5
Soil Texture/Type: Medium to light textured soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral
Light Intensity: Clear to cloudy
Comments:
Prefers soils of medium depth and high fertility. Not for sandy soils. Low salt tolerance. Not frost tolerant. Source of cynarin.
Diseases:
Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew
Uses:
Fuel - biomass, Material - , Animal Food - forage
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Subtropical, temperate
Geographical Origin:
Europe

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