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• "Imperial Star produces a more uniform than previous varieties producing and was specifically bred for annual production. Imperial Star reportedly does not need as much vernalization as Green Globe is thorn-less, and chokes are primarily green, but can have some purple tinting." - Paramount Seeds Inc.


• "In the mid-Atlantic region, it can be difficult to over-winter artichokes. ’Imperial Star’ was the first artichoke bred to produce in one season." - Local Harvest, Inc.


• "Imperial Star can be grown as an annual, and this makes the artichoke a much practical crop in areas with a cold winter. High quality green globes in the first season from seed. Eating quality is excellent, tending to be noticeably sweeter and tenderer than other Globe Artichokes. "


• "Bred for the hot desert of Israel, this robust, bolt-resistant variety stays sweet and crisp in hot weather. Holds up the best in summer heat of all varieties trialed in New Mexico research farm."- Seeds Of Change


• "Unquestionably the fastest maturing Green Globe artichoke available today. Excellent uniformity, very few off types. Compact plants can be spaced 18 in. apart in rows 4-5’ apart. Eating quality is excellent, tending to be noticeably sweeter and tenderer than other Globe Artichokes."
  - Origin: U.C. Riverside - Peters Seed and Research 2008



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• "Matures much earlier than the standard Green Globe variety. Chokes are glossy green and round, up to 4.5 inches at fresh market and are slow to spread open when mature. Tender with a sweet mild flavor. Very productive with excellent uniformity. More tolerant to cool weather than other green globe types."
  - Condor Seed Production, Inc.


• "Bred to facilitate annual production scheme, Imperial Star requires the shortest period of vernalization (and produces chokes in the first season). (500 hours below 50°F). Rounded, nearly spineless bud size 3-4" with 6-8 mature buds per plant. Very serviceable artichoke. Treat as perennial to Zone 7, otherwise grow as an annual." – Seeds of Change


• "This early-maturing artichoke, usually grown as an annual, assures a ‘quick’ harvest of 4" round, deep glossy green artichokes on stately 3’ plants. Unlike traditional types suited to dry Mediterranean climates, Imperial Star is a practical choice for the home gardener: even in cold climates, it produces delicious artichokes within three months of transplanting to the garden. Harvest these beauties while still tightly closed to enjoy their unique, nutty taste." - John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds, LLC


• "The artichokes of Imperial Star are thorn less, round, highly uniform and grow as large as 12cm (4.5"). This revolutionary new artichoke tastes sweeter, is better adapted to cope with our cool winters and springs, and matures in the first year! Better yet, the plants remain productive for three or four years to come. Matures in 85-90 days." - West Coast Seeds


• "This 4 foot tall plant produces sweet and mild 3-4.5 inch thorn less flower buds the first year with yields up to 3 times higher than older varieties. Winter hardy to zone 7, but it was bred to promote heavy annual production even in colder zones."
  - Swallowtail Garden Seeds

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