Artichoke breeds & varieties
6 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SCynara scolymus
Origin: IT, FR, US
Astringent Raw EdgeHeart And Bract BasesImmature Flower BudNutty
SGreen Globe
Origin: US
ClassicHearty HeartLarge GreenLarge Green Round Bud
SRomanesco Artichoke
Origin: IT
Fry Or Braise TraditionMeatyMeaty HeartRefined
AVioletto
Origin: IT
Braise And Baby RawFlavourfulItalianOften Elongated
AImperial Star
Origin: US
Annual From SeedAnnual HabitCold Climate GardenGarden Friendly
ABig Heart
Origin: US
Commercial PremiumHeavyHeavy BudLarge Heart