Category: Vegetables

Doing the prep work in advance can save you a lot of time when you are ready to cookto cookA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation techniques, customs and ingredients often combine to create dishes […]

The French, or globe, artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a thistlelike plant of which the globular flower heads are used in the immature state as a salad or vegetable; only the lower part of the fleshy bracts ( leaves ) and the center ( heart ) are eaten. Is an artichoke an animal? Relevant pages. Artichoke […]

The season for romanesco artichokes is quite short, lasting from February to April. If you eat artichokes in Rome outside this period, you are unlikely to be eating the romanesco type, although some will remain in stock through May. From late winter until early spring, artichokes dominate Roman market stalls. Are artichokes in season in […]

Parking trimmed artichokes in the acidulated water until you’re ready to cook them will keep them from darkening. So fresh artichokes are lots of work. That’s what makes canned and frozen ones excellent alternatives and in many recipes you can’t tell the difference. Are canned artichokes as good as fresh? The oil-packed ones are a […]

Agave parryi truncata “Artichoke Agave” can be propagated from offsets. To grow “Artichoke Agave” from offsets, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove an offset from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing on well-draining soil. How do you repot an agave? Dig a hole large […]

The globe artichoke is a perennial in the thistle family that produces long, silver-green, lobed leaves that make the artichoke look like a giant fern. Learn how to plant and grow edible artichokes in your garden! Is artichoke a plant or an animal? The artichoke, a member of the thistle family, has been cultivated and […]

Caution: Agave parryi truncata “Artichoke Agave” is deer resistant, but should be carefully planted. The spikes at the tips of the leaves are very sharp, and the sap can be harmful to humans and pets. What happens if you get poked by agave plant? Exposure to Agave plants has been reported to cause skin irritation […]

What is this? Overwatering that allows your Agave to remain in wet soil for prolonged periods will cause roots and leaves to rot. As well as wet soil, one of first signs of overwatering are leaves that are soft and mushy and yellow or brown in color. How do you keep yellow from agave? Examine […]

two to three feet tall. Artichoke agave resembles an artichoke, as its common name implies. This slow-growing, clumping agave is native to southern Chihuahua and northern Durango in Mexico. It has short blue-gray leaves and grows two to three feet tall and two to four feet wide. Does an agave artichoke bloom? Artichokes are an […]

thistlelike perennial plant. artichoke, (Cynara cardunculus, variety scolymus), also called globe artichoke or French artichoke, large thistlelike perennial plant of the aster family (Asteraceae) grown for its edible flower buds. What is an artichoke classified as? The artichoke is a thistle plant in the genus Cynara, and the globe or French artichoke is the most […]

The leaf, stem, and root are used to make extracts, which are used as medicine. Artichoke is also commonly consumed as a food. It contains chemicals that can reduce nausea and vomiting, spasms, and gas. These chemicals have also been shown to lower cholesterol and protect the liver. What is artichoke leaf used for? Artichoke […]

Some called it a “hartichoke,” since it looked like a heart; others assumed that the “choke” part had something to do with the hard-to-breathe meaning of “choke,” either because you’d choke if you ate the middle of the plant, or because it grew so fast that it would choke out all the other growth around […]

In the end, artichokes is a key food that should be incorporated in your gout diet. What vegetables to avoid if you have gout? According to Mayo Clinic, the purines in vegetables do not increase the risk of gout or recurring gout attacks. Similar to purines, oxalates are another type of natural substance that increases […]

Extract seeds: Break open artichoke flower to access the seeds. Be cautious during this process, artichokes are a thistle and can poke your fingers. Seeds can be found attached to the pappus at the center of the flower (reminiscent of a dandelion head). Can you grow artichokes from an artichoke? Modern-day gardeners wishing to cultivate […]

1. If you roll up a few sheets of newspaper, dampen them and leave them at the base of the plant, then you can entice the earwigsearwigsFew earwigs survive winter outdoors in cold climates. They can be found in tight crevices in woodland, fields and gardens. Out of about 1,800 species, about 25 occur in […]

Made by boiling fresh or dried artichoke leaves, artichoke tea is an easy way to add nutrients to your diet without a lot of prep work or special equipment. Unlike juices, teas are generally low in sugar and have a subtle flavor. What is the benefit of drinking artichoke tea? The nutrient-rich artichoke tea contains […]

Spaghetti aglio, olio and artichoke sauce All you have to do is to take all the leftover cooking water of your braised artichokes, then cook some spaghetti al dente and mix it in the artichoke water. Add some olive oil, fresh parsley, and if you still have some, a few pieces of artichokes. Enjoy! Can […]

Cucumbers: The artichoke plant makes a suitable trellis for cucumbers, and both plants share some requirements: soil that drains well, a constant and generous supply of water, and soil that is loose and well tilled. What should not be planted near artichokes? Consistently sitting in moisture will damage the artichoke crown and root system. Artichokes […]

Grilled Artichokes are one of the best grilled summer side dishes or appetizers! Serve them with your favorite aioli, lemon garlic butter, or even just mayo as a dipping sauce! What goes well with grilled artichokes? What Goes Well With Artichokes? Dairy: melted/drawn butter, cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream, cream sauces, Parmesan cheese, and […]

All you do is trim off the stem, leaving about a 1/2 inch. Then pull off any tough small leaves near the bottom. Remove the thorny leaf tips by cutting about 1/2 inch from the top. Use kitchen scissors to trim the tops from all the leaves that are a little lower down. How do […]