{"product_id":"artichoke-colorado-red-star","title":"Artichoke Seeds, Colorado Red Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn easier-to-grow artichoke, Colorado Red Star can be grown as an annual from seed in a wide range of climates. The bracts range from purplish-green to paintbrush strokes of plum, with a perfect globe shape. While artichoke has historically been a perennial vegetable requiring two years or a period of vernalization, breeder Keith Mayberry developed the Imperial Star, a variety that will develop heads early in the first year,  with just 10 days of cool weather required! Colorado Red Star was the result of Keith crossing his green bract, Imperial Star, with purple varieties from Peru. The result: a 2- to 3-foot tall edible ornamental that produces stunning purple globes easily in the first season. Ideal for cold winter locations where overwintering perennial artichokes is difficult, and it is also perfect for hot southern climates where getting the requisite cold treatment for perennial types is not possible. \u003cstrong\u003eDue to a lower germination rate of 49%, we’re including extra seeds in each packet to ensure a full planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 2 to 3 months before average last frost. Transplant to rich, deep, well-drained soil. Seedlings require chill period (nights below 45°F, but above freezing) to produce 'chokes.  \u003cstrong\u003eMore Artichoke and Cardoon Growing Tips \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511651270942,"sku":"AR102","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/artichoke_colorado_red_star.jpg?v=1782402604","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/artichoke-colorado-red-star","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}