Variety traits

Artichoke Yield

Cynara cardunculus L.

Artichoke yield is determined by the weight of marketable unopened flower buds harvested at the stage of technical maturity. The indicator varies from 20 to 55 tons per hectare depending on the age of the plants and growing conditions.

In the reference 15 varieties crop Cardoon, where this is mentioned in the description.

For artichokes, the marketable part is the inflorescence; therefore, yield is calculated as the total weight of the heads harvested throughout the entire growing season. In professional practice, the productivity of a single plant is estimated by the number of buds and their average weight, which ranges from 100 to 300 grams or more.

Industrial yield indicators range from 20–40 tons per hectare, with maximum values of up to 55 tons achieved in the second year of the crop's life. Timeliness of harvesting is a key factor, as the opening of buds inhibits the development of new inflorescences and reduces total output.

Cultivation technology directly affects harvest volumes: mandatory use of 60-day-old transplants and proper vernalization practices allow for reaching target indicators. Conversely, direct seeding in the field or errors in plant training lead to a substantial drop in yield, down to only a few isolated buds.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Cardoon mentioned in the description

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