Cardoon—Cynara cardunculus L.

This document discusses the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.), a thistle-like plant similar to the globe artichoke. The cardoon's young leaves and tender flower stalks are edible. It thrives in cooler months and requires rich soil, ample water, and blanching before harvest. Cardoon can be cooked...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139585
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description This document discusses the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.), a thistle-like plant similar to the globe artichoke. The cardoon's young leaves and tender flower stalks are edible. It thrives in cooler months and requires rich soil, ample water, and blanching before harvest. Cardoon can be cooked or eaten fresh and may have mild laxative properties. The document provides cultivation tips and usage suggestions for this versatile plant. Original publication date May 1994.
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spelling doaj-art-115d732c3eb14cb9b3f023cdfe4072be2025-08-20T02:37:16ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv041-1994Cardoon—Cynara cardunculus L.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document discusses the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.), a thistle-like plant similar to the globe artichoke. The cardoon's young leaves and tender flower stalks are edible. It thrives in cooler months and requires rich soil, ample water, and blanching before harvest. Cardoon can be cooked or eaten fresh and may have mild laxative properties. The document provides cultivation tips and usage suggestions for this versatile plant. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139585Cardoon
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title Cardoon—Cynara cardunculus L.
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