Description

Egg artichoke that is harvested 90 days after transplantation. The thorny plant produces medium-sized, oval-shaped artichokes with elongated, pointed violet bracts at the apex. The spiny artichokes are grown and consumed for the most part in the Palermo area, and are suitable for numerous recipes: caponata, grilled artichokes, artichokes in oil, in vinegar, artichoke risotto, liqueurs and also used a lot in herbal medicine for beneficial properties that they bring to our body.

Nutritional characteristics : very energetic food due to the carbohydrate content, among which inulin deserves attention, which does not increase blood sugar; for this reason the artichoke can be consumed at will by diabetics. Other characteristics are the high fiber content and the low fat content. The flower heads are rich in cynarin, a substance that has a beneficial action on bile secretion, promotes renal diuresis and regulates intestinal functions.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.