- Producing more than most varieties this easy to harvest thornless Artichoke produces large, uniform, tender green Artichoke spears, sometimes with purple tips.
150-160 days. A thorn-less variety developed by the University of California to be grown as an annual. Imperial Star matures much earlier than the standard Green Globe variety with first harvest coming 150 to 160 days after sowing. Chokes are round to slightly oblong, glossy green in color and are slow to open when mature. Flesh is tender with a sweet mild buttery flavor. Good uniformity and very productive. (PVP, 1991, Regents of University of California)
