Variegated artichoke

Direct sow 1/4 in deep in early spring; milk thistle germinates readily in cool, moist conditions and self-seeds vigorously once established. Plants become quite large and spiny — space generously and wear gloves when tending them. Monitor flower heads closely as seeds ripen quickly and can be scattered by wind; harvest heads when the fluffy pappus begins to appear but before seeds fully disperse. Dry seed heads on a tray, then thresh to separate the hard achenes, which are ground or extracted for their silymarin content in liver-supportive preparations. Спосіб посадки: Посів у відкритий ґрунт Відстань між рослинами: 24–36 дюймів Висота: 36–72 дюймів Дні до схожості: 7–14 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 13–18°C

Direct sow 1/4 in deep in early spring; milk thistle germinates readily in cool, moist conditions and self-seeds vigorously once established. Plants become quite large and spiny — space generously and wear gloves when tending them. Monitor flower heads closely as seeds ripen quickly and can be scattered by wind; harvest heads when the fluffy pappus begins to appear but before seeds fully disperse. Dry seed heads on a tray, then thresh to separate the hard achenes, which are ground or extracted for their silymarin content in liver-supportive preparations. Спосіб посадки: Посів у відкритий ґрунт Відстань між рослинами: 24–36 дюймів Висота: 36–72 дюймів Дні до схожості: 7–14 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 13–18°C --- Час посадки: -4–-2 тижнів від останнього весняного заморозка Direct sow in early spring 2–4 weeks before last frost; seeds germinate readily in cool soil and plants can handle light frost.