[naturesparadise]

has anyone grown this if so whats it like
how do you eat it ( and i dont mean by putting it in your mouth )  

im thinking of growing it next year
any advice
thanks

[Aunt Sally]

Don't bother if you want it for eating.  There's a reason you never find it in a food shop or on a menu  :puker:

[Aunt Sally]

http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Cardoon

[naturesparadise]

:shock:  :shock:  :shock:  dose it taste bad

[Aunt Sally]

I grow it as an ornimental.  I've never eaten it though.  Maybe someone else has

[Poolfield2]

I was given 2 plants earlier this year and they are huge now. I haven't tried eating any yet but it's got to be easier to cook and eat than globe artichoke

[Johndeb]

Cooked right, cardoons are delicious.  They taste a bit of artichoke (not surprisingly) and you can grill, braise and roast them.  You can find a few cardoon recipes
here

[naturesparadise]

Cooked right, cardoons are delicious.  They taste a bit of artichoke (not surprisingly) and you can grill, braise and roast them.  You can find a few cardoon recipes
here

thanks john i will have a good read