🥦 Cardoon
Cynara cardunculus
vegetables
perennial
Asteraceae
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
moderate
🗺️ Zones
7-10
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.5
🪴 Soil Type
rich
🚿 Drainage
well-drained
📏 Spacing
24-36 in
📐 Height
3-6ft
⏱️ Maturity
120-150 days
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (4)
Good companion.
Good companion.
Good companion.
🤝 Pest control companion.
Good companion.
⚠️ Keep Apart (2)
⚠️ Heavy feeder competition.
Incompatible.
Incompatible.
📝 Growing Notes
Blanch stalks. Architectural plant. Perennial zone 7+.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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