Artichoke Tavor: Sweet, Tender, and Prolific Garden Delight
Artichoke Tavor is an exceptional improvement on the renowned Imperial Star variety, offering gardeners a bountiful harvest of delectable artichokes in just 90 days. This remarkable cultivar produces 7-8 uniform buds per plant, each an impressive 4.5 inches in diameter, showcasing a striking green color with elegant purple tips. Tavor’s ability to grow as an annual in a single season opens up artichoke cultivation to a wider range of climates and gardeners.
The Tavor artichoke stands out for its exceptional sweetness and tenderness, making it an ideal choice for both fresh consumption and culinary applications. Its improved characteristics over the Imperial Star variety translate to a more refined taste experience and enhanced texture. The uniform size and shape of the buds not only ensure consistent quality but also make them perfect for presentation in gourmet dishes or as a stunning addition to your home-grown vegetable platter.
In the garden, Artichoke Tavor exhibits robust growth, reaching a height of 3-4 feet. This compact stature makes it suitable for both expansive gardens and more limited spaces. Plants should be spaced 2-3 feet apart to allow for optimal growth and air circulation. The Tavor’s productivity is impressive, with each plant yielding multiple large, harvestable buds within a single growing season, providing an abundant supply of this gourmet vegetable for your table.
Growing Success Tips:
- Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date for an early harvest
- Provide rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter
- Ensure consistent moisture, especially during bud formation
- Harvest buds when they reach full size but before the scales begin to open
Artichoke Tavor offers home gardeners the opportunity to grow a premium, restaurant-quality vegetable right in their own backyard. Its improved traits and versatility make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to elevate their vegetable garden.
For extended harvests, consider staggered planting every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season.
Product Features
- Improved Imperial Star variety
- 4.5-inch diameter buds
- Green coloration with purple tips
- Annual growth habit
- Days to Harvest: 90
- Plant Spacing: 2-3 feet
- Plant Height: 3-4 feet
- Full sun exposure required
- Prefers cool climates but adaptable
Key Benefits
- Sweet and tender eating quality
- High yield of 7-8 uniform buds per plant
- Suitable for various culinary applications
- Can be grown as an annual in diverse climates
