Porto Spineless Cardoon
Botanical Name: Cardoon 'Porto Spineless' (CYNARA c.)
Courtesy of Johnny Seeds
About Porto Spineless Cardoon
This plant has thistle-like blooms and silvery serrated leaves. This plant resembles the look and taste of artichokes. Harvest the flowering "chokes" when they first begin to open for best flavor.
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Plant Details
Common Name:
Porto Spineless Cardoon
Leaf Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Jun-Sept
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Upright
Mature Height:
3ft to 4ft
Attributes: