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Post by pdblake on May 19, 2012 17:29:16 GMT
Is this an artichoke?  I found it growing in the middle of a weed filled bed on the allotment. |
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Post by Jasmine on May 19, 2012 17:48:21 GMT
Certainly looks like mine!
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Post by Amber on May 19, 2012 18:30:02 GMT
Not sure.....mine are still at the "first leaf" stage......
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Post by Rosefriend on May 19, 2012 18:30:31 GMT
I think so - not got any but when I was looking at some Aubergine plants I saw some...
Just think PDB - you have now got more than enough room for a couple!!
RF
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Post by Dutchy on May 20, 2012 9:05:56 GMT
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Post by pdblake on May 20, 2012 10:50:40 GMT
I've grown half a dozen from seed and they're still pretty small and don't look much like that. I've seen a few more around the allotments though, some huge things.
It's not really where I want it to be so I'll have to move it, but I'll keep it for now and see if it turns into something edible ;D I'll plant mine alongside it once I have a bed ready for them.
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Post by andy on May 20, 2012 10:58:18 GMT
Cardoon was the first thing that came into my head !!!
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Post by Jasmine on May 20, 2012 11:18:29 GMT
The first leaves are much more softer edged PDB, then the spikey leaves appear.
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Post by Rosefriend on May 20, 2012 17:15:46 GMT
Mmmmmh - never thought of a Cardoon...it will be interesting to see what it really is..
RF
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Post by pdblake on May 21, 2012 7:54:05 GMT
Well, it's in the middle of a huge bed, about 12ft x 30ft. I'm digging it over in stages and have one quarter done. The next bit will take me right up to it.
Anyone know how deep the roots go? I might have to temporarily pot it up unless I get the artichoke bed ready before I get to it.
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