Bianco Avorio Cardoon is a delicious Italian cardoon that has gourmet artichoke-flavored stems. Bianco Avorio Cardoon seeds are edible and particularly good with squash, sweet potato, and pork. The leaves of Bianco Avorio Cardoon can be used in sachets and potpourri while the flower buds can be eaten like artichoke. Bianco Avorio Cardoon is a close relative of the globe artichoke. Bianco Avorio Cardoon is considered a delicacy due to its artichoke-flavored stems. The plants grow up to 6 feet tall and blanch easily.
Botanical Name: Cynara cardunculus
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Planting Season: Spring
Features: Heirloom, Culinary, Medicinal, Indoor, Outdoor
Plant Height: 2-6 ft
Days to Maturity: 100 Days
Plant Spacing: 3-4 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11