Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Europe, Asia
  
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
  
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Sandy areas
  
Unknown
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Glandular
  
Spinach Type
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Beetles, Leafminer
  
Allergy
Intestinal gas
  
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
  
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
  
Common Name
Artichoke
  
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
  
In Hindi
Artichoke
  
फ्रेंच मूली
  
In German
Artischocke
  
Französisch Rettich
  
In French
Artichaut
  
radis français
  
In Spanish
Alcachofa
  
rábano francés
  
In Greek
αγκινάρα
  
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
  
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
  
rabanete Francês
  
In Polish
Karczoch
  
French Radish
  
In Latin
cactus
  
French radicula
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Capparales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Cynara
  
Raphanus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Artichoke and French Radish
Season and care of Artichoke and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and French Radish season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for French Radish is Neutral.
Artichoke and French Radish Physical Information
Artichoke and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and French Radish are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and French Radish
Care of Artichoke and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.