Gobbo di Lucca

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Cynara cardunculus L. Cardoon · Vegetables

also searched as: гоббо ди лукка

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is of a bushy type with a powerful stem, taproot, and large leaves. The name Gobbo, meaning "hunchback," is due to the traditional cultivation method in which plants are tied into a bundle in October and partially covered with soil for 40 days. In an attempt to reach for the light, the plant bends, and the petioles become crisp and ivory-colored during the blanching process.

Seeds are sown in May, after which the plants require a long vegetation period. Further cultivation usually does not require additional irrigation. Productivity ranges from 0.5 to 1.5 kg per plant. The crop is ready for sale in the period from December until Easter.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

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

Parties

Maintainer: Gargini Sementi SNC 52 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

№ 003663_O 003663

Application

30 July 2014

Registration

12 October 2015

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
IT Italy	003663_O 003663	30 July 2014	12 October 2015	—	Active

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