Do you like the nutty and buttery flavor of artichokes? If yes! Then explore the different Types of Artichokes you can grow!
Artichoke varieties are divided into two categories–Globe and Elongated. Both have similar growing needs with identical flavor and texture. The globe or round variety is often used for stuffing while the elongated is served as a side dish. Here are different Types of Artichokes that come under both the varieties!
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Different Types of Artichokes
Globe Artichokes
Globe artichokes are the familiar ones that we see at the stores. They are considered as true artichokes and are available all year long. While buying, choose tightly packed chokes with green and purple leaves.
1. Baby Anzio Artichoke
Baby Anzio is the smallest artichoke variety, measuring just 2 inches in diameter. This variety is harvested early, making it tasty with a sweet and nutty, caramel-like flavor. Mostly served grilled or roasted with garlic, butter, or olive oil.
2. Big Heart Artichoke
This artichoke grows without thorns and produces 3-5 and a 1/2 inches wide, dense bud. It has a large, fleshy base and weighs around a pound. It pairs well with Parmesan Soup.
3. Castel Artichoke
This light green and round shape variety is loaded with vitamin B, potassium, calcium, and antioxidants. Have it steamed or boiled with a dip. It also helps in relieving low-blood pressure and digestive ailments.
4. Chianti Artichoke
Chianti produces 4-5 inches wide green artichokes with maroon dashes on leaves. It is an Italian variety related to Romanesco artichoke. It tastes best when stuffed with dried tomatoes and cheese!
5. Fiesole Artichoke
Fiesole features a tulip-shaped flower with deep violet-wine colored skin. This is the most delicious of all baby artichoke varieties with intense nutty and fruity flavor with grassy tones.
6. Green Globe Artichoke
It is the most common artichoke with wide, deep green buds and a light purple tinge. The green globe is excellent for use in salads and pairs well with spicy and flavorful dishes.
7. Imperial Star Artichoke
The imperial star artichoke is the most popular homegrown variety and produces 4-5 inches wide buds. It has a similar flavor to the green globe variety, though it is a bit sweeter.
8. Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem’s elongated tubers are 3-4 inches long and give an appearance of ginger root. It goes best with soups and salads. You can also use it as an alternative to potatoes.
9. Lyon Artichoke
Lyon has the largest heart in the artichoke family, growing up to 6 inches in diameter. It has a nutty, slightly sweet, and buttery flavor and is mostly used for stuffing. The leaves are used in salads.
10. Sangria Artichoke
It forms 3-4 inches wide artichokes with deep purple meaty leaves. It has a nutty flavor and can be consumed steamed. You can also add it to salads, pizzas, and pasta.
11. Omaha Artichoke
Omaha has a less bitter taste compared to other artichokes. This variety is quite meaty and has a buttery, nutty, sweet flavor. You can grill or stuff it and serve with spicy dishes.
12. Carciofo Romanesco Artichoke
This variety has deep purple leaves with a green tinge. Just like most artichokes, it is also thornless and tender with a nutty flavor and large heart. It tastes best when grilled.
13. Tempo Artichoke
This hybrid variety has 4-5 inches wide buds with purple tinge on bracts. It tastes best when roasted with garlic, lemon juice, and butter. You can also boil and sauté.
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Elongated Artichokes
Elongated artichokes are conical shaped and long in size. They have similar nutritional values like the globe artichokes.
14. Siena Artichoke
This artichoke variety matures last in the growing season. It produces 4 inches wide, oblong, wine-red color tender hearts. They taste great when cooked with olive oil, garlic, pepper, and lemon juice.
15. Violetta Artichoke
Violetta variety offers 5 inches long and 3 inches wide artichokes with thick purple leaves. It has a nutty, buttery flavor and consumed in salads. You can also grill them with garlic herb butter and lemon.
PLEASE COULD YOU TELL ME WHERE TO OBTAIN SEED FOR ‘FIESOLE’ ARTICHOKES?
where to buy seeds or plugs of any of these?
Jayme, You can preorder heirloom seeds of this vegetable at harvestandfilter.co.uk/fromseedtofeed
Thanks for your Webb site was very informative. In fact you are the only one I found that gives details of artichokes.
My wife is french and somehow she loves artichokes with oil. In England they are very difficult to find and expensive. She mentioned many comes from Brittany. I can not find plug plants so I have get seed. Where can I purchase them please.
I have been informed not all seeds germinate to type. But am willing to try several types on my 2 allotments.
I rambled because I need to know. All I can find is globe is small to medium size so not much of a meal.
Hope you can help.I take no notice of pop ups or ads for your information
Chris
If I am successful with your reply I will let you know