Baby Artichokes
Inventory, lb : 273.30
This item was last sold on : 04/24/24
Description/Taste
Baby Green artichokes are roughly 5 centimeters in diameter when harvested. Their tender firm leaves form a compact floret with pistachio and lime green tones throughout. Baby Green artichokes are nearly chokeless, though they will still contain needle-like thorns on the tips of the artichoke's outer leaves. A raw Baby Green artichoke is crisp, slightly bitter, tanic and nutty. When cooked, Baby Green artichokes develop flavors of toasted nuts, dry grass and caramel. Although not as meaty as a globe, they still provide a substantial meaty consistency when cooked. Of all the baby varieties, the Green provides the most "heart", which is considered the most edible and delicious part of the plant.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Green artichokes are available year-round with a peak season in the spring.
Current Facts
Baby Green artichokes, botanical name Cyrnara scolymus, are the young flower heads of an herbaceous perennial thistle plant and member of the Aster, Asteraceae family, also known as the Compositae family. More than one hundred-forty artichoke varieties exist but less than forty are commercially grown. Baby Green artichokes are the smaller artichokes growing on the same plant as larger artichokes. Most commonly they are found growing on globe artichoke and desert globe artichoke plants. They grow in the inner shaded part of the plant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
Two Ducks (Deliver Lion Share) | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Kinme (Deliver to Azuki) | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
Kinme Omakase | San Diego CA | 619-231-0700 |
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |