Globe Varieties | Elongated Varieties | Growing Artichokes Elongated ArtichokesArtichoke Varieties—'Violetto' © Steve MasleyClick IMAGE to Enlarge ‘Violetto’ (Open pollinated, 85-100 days) is an Italian heirloom artichoke that produces elongated, 3” (8 cm) wide by 5” (13 cm) long ...
120 days. The original improved artichoke, Green Globe flowers in early summer. The flower buds are deep green with a light purple tinge. A good harvest of 3–4 heads can be expected throughout the summer. They are 3–5 inches in diameter and have thick,