Oatmeal Farm Network | Artichoke Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity
Amethyst	A vibrant purple artichoke variety with medium-sized buds and a rich, nutty flavor. Often used in Mediterranean cooking and salads.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Big Heart	A thornless variety that produces large, round heads with meaty hearts. Known for its excellent yield and tender, flavorful artichokes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Blanca de Tudela	A Spanish heirloom variety with pale green heads and a tender, flavorful heart. Known for its excellent quality and high productivity.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Chianti	A hybrid variety with vibrant purple heads. It has a rich, nutty flavor and is favored for both fresh eating and cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Emerald	A vigorous, thornless variety that produces large, round, green heads. Known for its tender hearts and consistent, high yields.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Fiesole	A small, purple artichoke variety known for its tender, sweet buds. Often harvested young and used in gourmet dishes and salads.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Globe Artichoke	A common type of artichoke with large, round, green heads. Known for its tender, flavorful heart and mild, slightly nutty flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Green Globe	A classic heirloom variety, widely grown for its large, round, green heads and tender, flavorful heart. It is the most common variety found in grocery stores.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Gros Camus de Bretagne	A French heirloom variety with large, round heads and a mild, slightly nutty flavor. Known for its excellent quality and tender hearts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Imperial Star	A hybrid variety bred for early production and adaptability. Produces uniform, medium-sized green heads with a mild, sweet taste.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Jerusalem Artichoke	A different species (Helianthus tuberosus) known for its edible tubers rather than buds. It has a nutty, sweet flavor and is used in soups and stews.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Lorca	A thornless variety that produces large, round, green heads with tender hearts. Known for its mild, sweet flavor and high productivity.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Madrigal	A high-yielding variety with medium-sized green buds and tender, flavorful hearts. Known for its excellent quality and adaptability.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Omaha	A new hybrid variety that is highly productive and thornless. It produces large, tender green heads with a rich, mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Opera	A high-yielding hybrid variety with medium-sized green buds. It is prized for its tender, mild-flavored hearts and adaptability to various growing conditions.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Purple of Romagna	An heirloom variety from Italy with stunning purple heads and a slightly sweeter flavor than green varieties. Often used for baby artichokes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Purple Sicilian	An Italian heirloom variety with striking purple heads and a sweet, nutty flavor. Prized for both its flavor and ornamental value.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Roman Purple	An Italian variety with large, deep purple heads and a sweet, nutty flavor. It is prized for both culinary use and its ornamental value.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Romanesco	A popular Italian variety with elongated, pointed green buds and a mild, delicate flavor. It is tender and can be eaten raw or cooked.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Salambo	A striking artichoke variety with deep purple heads and a rich, nutty flavor. It is often used in gourmet dishes for its ornamental and culinary value.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Sangria	A modern hybrid variety with deep purple buds. It has a nutty, rich flavor and is prized for both culinary use and its striking appearance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Sierra	A heat-tolerant variety that produces large, meaty heads with a mild, nutty flavor. It is favored in warmer climates for its resilience and yield.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Tavor	An early-maturing, thornless variety that produces uniform, round heads with a sweet, nutty flavor. Known for its adaptability to different climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Tudela Blanca	A traditional Spanish variety with large, pale green heads and a tender, mild-flavored heart. Known for its high yields and quality.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Violetta di Chioggia	A small, Italian heirloom variety with deep purple heads and a sweet, nutty flavor. It is often harvested young and used for baby artichokes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate
Violetto	An Italian heirloom variety with deep purple heads and a slightly nutty, sweet flavor. Known for its small, tender buds and ornamental appearance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	8A	Moderate