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planting cardoon seeds CardoonCynara cardunculus## HOW TO GROW CARDOON Sow indoors 8 weeks before you intend to transplant ideally 2 weeks after last frost date. Plants prefer rich, well drained soil and full sun. Allow 4 feet between plants. Stalks are ready for harvest in 115 days. Hardiness zones 7 10. Perennial. Planting Depth 1 2" Soil Temp. Germ. 55 80 Days to Germ. 7 14 Plant Spacing 4 Row Spacing 4 Days To Maturity 115 Moist Well Drained Soil ##Closely related to the
Cynara cardunculus##
HOW TO GROW CARDOON
Sow indoors 8 weeks before you intend to transplant- ideally 2 weeks after last frost date. Plants prefer rich, well drained soil and full sun. Allow 4 feet between plants. Stalks are ready for harvest in 115 days. Hardiness zones 7-10. Perennial.
Planting Depth 1/2"
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-80
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 4’
Row Spacing 4’
Days To Maturity 115
Moist Well Drained Soil
##Closely related to the artichoke, this Mediterranean vegetable is grown for its thick, edible leaf stalks. Stalks require blanching (wrap in fabric to keep light off of them) for the last four weeks before harvest to develop a delicate texture. The large stalks resemble celery and can be served steamed or braised. Flavor is similar to artichokes; slightly bitter. Used in traditional Italian soups, Spanish stews, and in dishes prepared by the Romani peoples. In Portugal, cardoons are used as a vegetarian source of rennet for cheesemaking. Besides a food source, cardoons are used in creative flower arrangements, landscaping, biodiesel fuel production, and to make artichoke oil. Tags: Size: Large, Season: Spring Summer Fall.Planting Depth 1/2"
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-80
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 4’
Row Spacing 4’
Days To Maturity 115
Moist Well Drained Soil
Native to the western and central Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Portugal east to Libya and Greece, and north to Croatia and Southern France. Considered a weed nowadays in Australia, California, and the pampas of Argentina. Adapted to dry climates. Different from the artichoke in that the cardoon was selected for edible leaf stems, not edible large flower buds. ##Waterleaf Farm##Organically Grown##Seed grower since 2008##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Waterleaf_Sep_2022-33?v=1673336733##Growing in Oregon since 2008Waterleaf Farm is a small sustainable flower farm growing on Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (Eagle Mill Farm). Mostly a fresh cut flower farm, Melanie also grows herbs and has been saving seeds from over 30 varieties of crops for years. Waterleaf Farm also offers workshops to deepen in connection with the plants and U-pick flowers.
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Color: Pink, Size: MINI 1.75" - 4 Pack
My 9 lb. Chi-Mix adores her little toy balls. Perfect for her small size (or a medium dog) and full of bounce. I didn't want squeakers because I knew it would drive me nuts. No squeakers in these balls. Perfect training tool to teach fetch. Perfect toys to have play time with your pooch.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
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Nice and bright
Color: Orange, Size: MINI 1.75" - 4 Pack
These are great to fit the ball shooter I use with my dogs. Color orange makes it easy to find in grass or dirt. Problem is I have a chewer. He loves to chew on the ball and eat the orange fiber. So, the balls get wrecked and I have to replace. Gets costly. I wish they made this same size ball without the orange furry tennis-ball like covering. Maybe the toys would last longer.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
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Safe for dogs
Color: Green, Size: Regular 2.5" - 4 Pack
Much better for dogs than used/dirty tennis balls. Worth the money for safety.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Easily breakable coating/fur
Color: Pink, Size: MINI 1.75" - 4 Pack
I wanted to love this item but sadly my dog really messed up the coating/fur on these balls so easily, other than that great product but with her being a puppy I got these smaller ones for that reason and I’m absolutely scared of her destroying things and getting stomach issues, so it’s just not worth it to me.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect size
Color: Orange, Size: MINI 1.75" - 4 Pack
These were the perfect size for my ball chasing kittens. they love scuffing up the balls and carrying them around the house or bringing them to me to play fetch. Yes, my cats love to play fetch.
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