Artichoke, Tavor Imperial Star

Tavor is the artichoke for cold-climate gardeners who want a harvest in their first year—no tricks or complicated vernalization required. With nearly spineless plants (easier harvesting!) that produce 7-8 buttery, purple-tipped buds in just 90 days, you'll actually get to enjoy homegrown artichokes instead of just admiring the plants. Artichoke: Transform your garden into a Mediterranean fantasy with the architectural beauty of Artichokes, offering dramatic 4-5 foot silvery-green foliage and yielding 6-12 gourmet, edible flower buds per plant annually. Prized for their nutty, buttery hearts, these culinary aristocrats can be steamed, grilled, or stuffed. If left unharvested, the buds mature into stunning 6-inch purple thistle flowers, drawing valuable pollinators. Artichokes are perennial in zones 7-11 but can be successfully grown as productive annuals in colder regions. • Growing Tips: Transplant 3-4 feet apart in spring after the last frost when the soil is warm; heavy mulch pr