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Cynara cardunculus L. Cardoon · Vegetables

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the cardoon species, also known as the artichoke thistle. The period from transplanting to harvest is 110–160 days. The vigorous plant forms a large rosette of silvery-green, deeply divided leaves with wide white or light green stalks.

An important characteristic is the absence or minimal presence of spines. To improve flavor and reduce bitterness, the stalks require a blanching procedure by hilling or wrapping with opaque material a few weeks before harvest.

The plant is not frost-hardy and requires protection upon the arrival of cold weather. In landscape design, it is used as an ornamental crop due to its striking appearance and large lilac-blue inflorescences that appear in the second year of vegetation.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Maintainer: IT - SOCIETA' AGRICOLA PROGETTO MERISTEMA SRL SOCIETA' UNIPERSONALE Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

IT Italy Active

№ 002328_O 002328

Registration

6 February 1996
QZ European Union Active

№ 268821

Registration

16 October 2006

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
IT Italy	002328_O 002328	—	6 February 1996	—	Active
QZ European Union	268821	—	16 October 2006	—	Active

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