This hybrid has intense purple heads. A few have small spines. The flair on the heads makes spectacular flowers and the flavor of the purple heads is great a wonderful combination. The hybrid is not as early as some of the others but still productive.  Preferred in Italy for its purple color, and also high in anti-oxidants.

Grower’s Tips -  some germinate indoors, with wet papertowel and ziplock bag method at room temperature.  Or sow, directly into soil, ¾ inch deep, colder soil will slow germination.  Best to wait until final freez of the season to plant.  When days reach 85 f, germination will slow.

Pre-plant- pre irrigate planting area and fertilize if you choose, or mix in your organic fertilizer at this time.  Plant into damp ground, and keep on the dryer side until a few true leaves form.

Yield expectations/capabilities –12 medium to large sized heads, depending on growing factors.

Price – 25 seeds, 3 scheduled foliar supplements $15