Name: Di Romagna Artichoke Seeds
Brand: Weston
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Di Romagna Artichoke: Di Romagna is an artichoke grown for its immature flower heads, with large leaves that need room to spread.

Asteraceae

Weston

Cynara cardunculus subsp. cardunculus

From seed to harvest

Heirloom

Common nameArtichoke

FamilyAsteraceae

GenusCynara

Speciescardunculus subsp. cardunculus

CultivarDi Romagna

TypeVegetable and herb seeds

Botanical nameCynara cardunculus subsp. cardunculus

Heirloom varietytrue

Di Romagna Artichoke Seeds (Cynara cardunculus subsp. cardunculus) Di Romagna is an artichoke grown for its immature flower heads, with large leaves that need room to spread. Grow edible artichoke buds in a planting with sufficient space for mature plants.

Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before transplanting. Sow about 6 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence. Allow 60 to 90 cm between plants; 90 to 180 cm between rows. Provide full sun and avoid standing water. A germination temperature of 21 to 26°C is appropriate for this crop. Thin crowded seedlings early and harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting.

Choose a location where the large leaves can expand without covering neighbouring crops. Cut well-developed flower buds while their scales remain tight, before flowering.

Light and life cycle

In the garden

Exposure: Full sun
Life cycle: Tender perennial often grown as an annual

Sowing and germination

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

6 mm

Spacing / density

60 to 90 cm between plants; 90 to 180 cm between rows

Germination temperature

21 to 26°C

Sowing period

Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before transplanting

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Prepare a clean seedbed or containers with very fertile, well-drained soil. Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before transplanting. Sow about 6 mm deep unless the packet gives a more specific direction. Use the following spacing as the crop develops: 60 to 90 cm between plants; 90 to 180 cm between rows. Keep the medium evenly moist during emergence without leaving it saturated. Provide full sun and good air movement. Thin crowded seedlings early so the remaining plants develop without unnecessary competition. Harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting them outdoors after the appropriate frost date. Deep, regular watering.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

6.5 to 7.0

Watering

Monitor moisture as the leaves and edible parts develop.

Soil type

Prepare fertile soil that retains moisture while allowing excess water to drain.

Fertilization

Prepare the soil with mature compost when fertility is low. A light, balanced fertilizer may be used according to its label, but excessive feeding can cause weak or unbalanced growth. Observe leaf colour and plant development before adding more nutrients. Water after any application.

Seasonal care

At sowing time, prepare very fertile, well-drained soil and follow this timing: Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before transplanting. Keep the surface moist until emergence, label the row, and thin seedlings according to the recommended spacing. During active growth, provide full sun and monitor soil moisture, weeds, and leaf condition. Deep, regular watering. In warm or windy weather, check containers and exposed beds more frequently. Remove damaged material and keep enough space for air circulation. At harvest or after flowering, use clean tools and clear unhealthy debris. Healthy residue may be composted where appropriate. At the end of the season, clean containers and tools, record useful observations, and store remaining seed in a cool, dry, dark place.

Growing in containers

Container growing

Container growing requires enough potting mix for a mature plant.

Growth and harvest

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

86 to 91 cm (34–36 in)

Width / spread

91 to 122 cm (36–48 in)

Edible parts

Immature flower heads

Harvest

Cut well-developed flower buds while their scales remain tight, before flowering.

Garden companions

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Lettuce can occupy a neighbouring row if its leaves do not shade the seedbed.

Other recommended plants

KS Attraction Lettuce; Bionda Ortolani Romaine Lettuce; Regina Queen No. 2 Lettuce

Garden use

Grow edible artichoke buds in a planting with sufficient space for mature plants. Choose a location where the large leaves can expand without covering neighbouring crops.

Frequently asked questions

How should ‘Di Romagna’ artichoke be sown?

Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before transplanting. Prepare very fertile, well-drained soil. Sow about 6 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until emergence without saturating it. Label the row and provide full sun. Thin crowded seedlings so the final spacing follows this guidance: 60 to 90 cm between plants; 90 to 180 cm between rows. If plants are started indoors, provide strong light and harden them gradually before transplanting outdoors at the appropriate time.

Where should I grow Di Romagna Artichoke?

Light: Full sun. Prepare fertile soil that retains moisture while allowing excess water to drain. Light: Full sun. ‘Di Romagna’ artichoke prefers full sun and very fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a location that leaves enough room for 60 to 90 cm between plants; 90 to 180 cm between rows. Avoid low spots where water remains after rain. In a container, use drainage holes and a clean growing mix. Observe how light moves across the space during the day, especially near buildings or taller plants.

How should I water Di Romagna Artichoke?

Monitor moisture as the leaves and edible parts develop. Deep, regular watering. During germination, use a gentle spray or careful watering so seed is not displaced. After establishment, water at soil level when the surface begins to dry. Adjust frequency to rainfall, heat, wind, soil texture, and container size. Avoid standing water because roots still require oxygen. Morning watering can help foliage dry normally during the day.

What maintenance does ‘Di Romagna’ artichoke need?

Keep the planting labelled, weeded, and appropriately spaced. Check young plants regularly for wilting, chewing damage, discolouration, or crowding. Provide full sun and maintain the moisture pattern described for the crop. Use clean tools, avoid deep cultivation near established roots, and remove unhealthy debris. Apply any fertilizer or pest-control product only according to its label.

When should I harvest Di Romagna Artichoke?

Cut well-developed flower buds while their scales remain tight, before flowering. Choose a location where the large leaves can expand without covering neighbouring crops.