Green Globe and Purple Italian Globe are varieties that grow well in warm climates like Arizona.Plant artichoke seeds or transplants in November in Arizona, and allow them to grow through the winter to become well-rooted. Globe Artichokes. This variety has a superb flavor, is more tender and has a larger edible fleshy portion at the base of each bract (most often incorrectly called petals or leaves). Cynara scolymus. 1. This hardiness – and the beautiful purple buds it produces – makes it very popular with home growers and vegetable gardeners throughout the United States and the lower parts of Canada. Purple Italian Globe Artichoke is prized for its tasty, violet Artichokes at the tip of large flower spikes. Globe artichokes are the familiar ones that we see at the stores. R 32.00. They are considered as true artichokes and are available all year long. You can also plant transplants from the end of January through March in Arizona. Purple Italian is an open pollinated variety from Italy. Characteristics: Large heads. Able to stand temperature fluctations more than other artichoke varieties, both hotter and colder. Latin Name: Cynara scolymus Site and Soil: Artichokes like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil. Cynara scolymus. Artichoke plants produce large purple colored tender heads and are more tolerant to both heat and cold than standard green globe … $ 3.50. For more information on Growing Artichokes. Purple Italian Globe. Purple Italian is an open pollinated variety from Italy. This unique variety is also a fine ornamental for your edible landscape. This heirloom Artichoke from Italy produces purple-headed fruits measuring from 3 to 6 inches across. Purple Italian Globe Artichoke. The Purple Italian Globe is a hardier and somewhat more adaptable plant than many of its artichoke brethren and stands up quite well to moderate and slightly colder climates. This open-pollinated variety hails from Italy. Approx 50 Seeds 120 days. Tender and succulent, these Purple Artichokes are said to be more tolerant to both heat and cold than most green strains. Artichoke Purple Italian. The plants produce large, purple-coloured 8–16 cm heads. Baby Anzio Artichoke Artichoke Purple Italian Globe. While buying, choose tightly packed chokes with green and purple leaves. Purple Italian Globe are tender and according to most culinary gurus, it tastes better than the green varieties. Purple Italian Globe Artichoke. Quantity. Heirloom Type: Artichoke Alternative names: Purple of Romanga Origins: Italy. Artichoke plants produce large, tender heads and are more tolerant to both heat and cold than standard green globe artichokes. Purple Italian Artichoke is quite heat tolerant and grows well in the hotter parts of the country than the green variety. Purple Italian Globe Artichoke Seeds (120 days after transplant) 1 gram packet contains about 20 seeds.