{"product_id":"artichoke-green-globe-seeds","title":"Artichoke Green Globe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImported from the United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e US-grown seed, packed for The Garden by Chanan Din, Lahore. Non-GMO. Every lot is germination-tested here before it goes on sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own Green Globe artichoke (\u003cem\u003eCynara scolymus\u003c\/em\u003e), the 1863 heirloom and still the standard variety worldwide. Enormous silver-leaved plants topped with the edible flower buds that sell for a fortune in Pakistan when they appear at all. Perennial — plant once and crop for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 8px;\"\u003eGrowing guide \u0026amp; FAQs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing guide for Pakistan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to September in nursery trays in the plains; February to March in Islamabad, Murree, Swat, Abbottabad and Quetta, where artichokes do best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trays, 10 mm deep. Soak the seed overnight first — the coat is hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–21 days at 21–25°C. Slow and uneven; do not give up on the tray early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6–8 true leaves, 90 cm apart. These are large architectural plants, more than a metre across — give them the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, deep rich soil, steady water. Mulch heavily. Cut the plant back after cropping and it will come again next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 85–120 days from transplant in the first season, and earlier every year after. Cut the buds with 8 cm of stem while the scales are still tight — once they open the choke is woody.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in Islamabad, Murree, Swat, Abbottabad and Quetta. It will grow in the plains as an annual but the buds come smaller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso ornamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left to flower it opens an enormous violet thistle head that dries well for the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this grow in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Use a pot of at least 12 inches (30 cm) with drainage holes, one plant per pot, in full sun. A balcony in Lahore or a rooftop in Karachi works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many seeds are in the packet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnough for a home garden bed or a run of pots. Sow a few more than you need and keep the strongest seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the seed non-GMO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every variety in this range is non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver outside Lahore?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — nationwide, cash on delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination-tested in Lahore before it reaches you, from a seed house trading since 1932. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/imported-herbs\"\u003eimported seed collection\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/winter-vegetable-seeds\"\u003ewinter vegetable seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"The Garden by Channan Din","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54452037583212,"sku":"THG-IMP-ARGG","price":870.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9053\/5020\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep20_2026_02_14_53PM_10.png?v=1789899351","url":"https:\/\/thegardenpk.com\/products\/artichoke-green-globe-seeds","provider":"The Garden by Chanan Din","version":"1.0","type":"link"}