Emerald Artichokes
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Description/Taste
The emerald artichoke variety can range from small to large size. Each artichoke is a bright green, with meaty flesh.
Seasons/Availability
Late Winter through Spring
Current Facts
Many of the older artichoke varieties are grown from cuttings and will be left in the field for many years and harvested many seasons from the same plant. Rutiz Farms grows emerald variety from seed and as an annual plant, and only harvests from the plant for one season before plowing them under. The Emerald variety is favored because it is thorn-less.
Geography/History
The emerald artichoke is a cousin of the green globe artichoke. The green emerald variety grows best in the California climate.
