CARDOON (25 seeds average per gram) Start indoors, sow seeds 1/4 inch in pots. Cut and pull out all small and albino plants. Transplant after danger of frost. Cardoon may be eaten green or as preferred blanched by placing newspaper around stalks 30 days prior to harvest. Related to Artichokes but the stalks are eaten rather than the buds. Often grown for its ornamental qualities, as well. (CD02-GS) CARDOON GIANT ROMAN (GOBBO) (61 days) The famous "Hunchback" strain. A lightly cut broader stemmed variety of this imported Italian gourmet specialty. Eaten fresh like celery or cooked. This is a premium Italian selection. 7 grams 175 seeds avg. - $2.39 Quantity :

(CD03) CARDOON AVORIO (LARGE SMOOTH WHOLE LEAF) (65 days) Largest of the cardoons. Highly prized for extra wide ribbed leaves. This heavy feeder is ripe when the stalks turn ivory colored. 6 grams 150 seeds avg. UNTREATED - $2.59 Quantity : Size : 6 grams $2.59 50 grams $4.95 500 grams $19.95

(CD04) CARDOON PIENO INERME (63 days) Excellent cardoon variety with thin ribs and delicate flavor. Blanches very easily with almost no prickles. A favorite in Italy and Spain. 6 grams approx 150 seeds - $2.39 Quantity : Size : 6 grams packet $2.59 500 grams bulk container $19.95