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Old June 3, 2012   #31
tjg911
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Originally Posted by janezee View Post
This is my first year growing Inchelium Red softneck. I planted in early December. No scapes, but the greens are really tall (3') and starting to turn. Is it possible that I should harvest so soon? It never got below 25º this winter, but also hasn't been warm at all.
I'd really appreciate some advice.

j
ir is an artichoke type softneck, softnecks don't send up scapes. sometimes softnecks have bubils grow in the stalk, i have seen this just about every time i grow softnecks. my artichoke, simonetti, isn't doing that... yet.

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