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| 1/2" Deep | 24" Apart | 6-12 Days | 75° F+ |
Early Spring | Full Sun or partial shade | Prefers deep and rich soil, but will grow in any type | Cabbage, kale & mustards | Cut stalks off at ground level and trim away the leaves |
| How to Grow & Harvest Cardoon |
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When to Plant Sow cardoon seeds directly into your garden 3-4 weeks after your last average frost date or start them early indoors, about 6 weeks before your last frost. Cardoon, which is grown for their leaf-stalks, will be ready for harvest in about 120 to 150 days after planting. How to Plant
When to Harvest Cardoon will be ready for harvest 4 to 6 weeks after blanching. Cut stalks off at ground level and trim away the leaves. |
well-drained, and rich in organic matter. Add aged, nutrient dense compost to your planting site. Cardoon prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Sow cardoon seed 1/2 inch deep. Thin cardoon from 18" to 24" inches apart. Space rows 24" inches apart.
