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	Cardoon
		Closely related to the artichoke, cardoon is grown for its edible leaf petioles rather than for the undeveloped flower buds.
		Cardoon is commonly propagated from stem portions having axial buds or from 'suckers' which are the rooted offshoots developed and then removed from the previous stems.
		Cardoon grown to a height of 3 to 5 feet.
	www.rain.org /greennet/docs/exoticveggies/html/cardoon.htm (595 words)

	BBC - Food - Glossary - 'C'
		A large stalky vegetable related to the artichoke, the cardoon is popular in France, Italy and Spain but less known or used in the UK.
		Cardoons can be found in markets from midwinter to early spring.
		Raw cardoon is eaten with bagna cauda in Piedmont and boiled cardoon is delicious with cheese sauce.
	www.bbc.co.uk /food/glossary/c.shtml?cardoon (138 words)

	Vegetable Seeds - Cardoon Seeds - Cardoon
		Cardoon is a very old fashioned herb/vegetable that was brought to the United States by the Quakers in the 1790's, but its history extends much further back.
		Cardoon is a relative of the artichoke, and in fact, is also known under the names of Wild Artichoke and Artichoke Thistle, but there is some argument amongst botanists, as to whether Cardoon is merely a variety of the artichoke or a completely distinct species.
		Cardoon is also an excellent crop for producing compost due to the large amount of fibrous leaves and stalks it produces.
	www.vegetableseed.net /heirloom-vegetable-seeds/cardoon-seeds/cardoon-seeds.html (523 words)

	Cardoon -- Cynara cardunculus L.
		With cardoon the young tender leaves and undeveloped tender flower stalks are eaten rather than the flower bud.
		The thistle-like cardoon plant grows to a height of 3-5 feet and spreads over an area 6 feet in diameter.
		Florida summers are rather warm for cardoon to grow properly; therefore, it should be started in the fall or winter so that it develops in the cooler months.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_MV041 (415 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Artichoke, Cardoon - Herb Profile and Information
		The Cardoon (Scolymus Cardunculus, Linn.) is by some botanists regarded as merely a variety of this plant, but by others as a distinct species.
		Should Cardoons be in great demand, an earlier or later sowing may be made for successional crops; for spring crop, sow at midsummer.
		If the plants have to be kept for any length of time during winter, they must be protected from rain and frost by means of a covering of litter, or may be dug up and stored in a cool, dry place, the hay-bands being allowed to remain.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/a/artic068.html (855 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus), also called the artichoke thistle, cardone, cardoni or cardi, is a member of the thistle family related to the Globe artichoke.
		The cardoon is highly invasive, and has become an important weed of the pampas in Argentina, and also in California because its adaptation to the dry climate; it is also considered a weed in Australia.
		The oil, extracted from the seeds of the cardoon, and called artichoke oil, is similar to safflower and sunflower oil in composition and use.
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Cardoon (223 words)

	Edinburgh Restaurants: Cardoon Restaurant in Edinburgh near theatres
		Cardoon at Bruntsfield is one of Edinburgh's favourites and offers a varied menu of light dishes to a full menu.
		Cardoon is also a great venue for private parties or celebrations and can be booked privately at lunch.
		Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) : A Mediterranean plant closely related to the artichoke, cultivated for its edible leafstalk and roots.
	www.thebruntsfield.co.uk /CardoonRestaurant.asp (249 words)

	Cardoon - Ingredients Descriptions and Photos: An All Creatures American International Vegetarian Vegan Recipe - ...
		(Cardoon) Cardoon is a perennial celery-like looking vegetable that is closely related to globe artichoke, and is a member of the thistle family.
		It is prized by people from the Mediterranean countries for its unique flavor, which we think is similar to the taste of artichoke.
		Cardoon is best prepared by boiling in soups and steaming.
	www.all-creatures.org /recipes/i-cardoon.html (331 words)

	vegetable Recipes - Gratin of Cardoon
		Place the cardoon in a pot with hot boiling water, lemon wedges and a pinch of salt and cook until tender (about 1 hour).
		Meanwhile preheat the oven to 400° F. Drain the cardoon.
		Drizzle the bottom of the dish with a pretty liquid bechamel sauce, then arrange the cooked cardoon chunks on top.
	www.inmamaskitchen.com /RECIPES/RECIPES/fruits_and_veggies.html/cardoon_gratin.html (141 words)

	Cardoon
		Cardoon may be eaten green or as preferred blanched by placing newspaper around stalks 30 days prior to harvest.
		Related to Artichokes but the stalks are eaten rather than the buds.
		(63 days) Excellent cardoon variety with thin ribs and delicate flavor.
	www.gourmetseed.com /Cardoon_seed.0.html (125 words)

	Cooking and Using Cardoon - Victory Heirloom Seed Company
		Eating cardoons can be as simple as tossing the cardoon, as prepared above, with a vinaigrette dressing, lemon butter, or covering in a cheese sauce.
		A pinch of salt and garlic powder to flavor
		Prepare cardoon stalks by precooking (see preparation and cooking tips above).
	www.victoryseeds.com /catalog/vegetable/artichoke/cardoon_use.html (403 words)

	cardoon - OneLook Dictionary Search
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		Cardoon : Online Plain Text English Dictionary [home, info]
		Cardoon : Hormel Glossary of Kitchen and Food Terms [home, info]
	www.onelook.com /?w=cardoon&ls=a (188 words)

	PAN Pesticide Use Info for Cardoon
		Top 50 pesticides used on Cardoon, with information on the identity, use type and toxicity of each pesticide, as well as gross pounds used, application rate, acres planted, and number of applications.
		Pesticide use on Cardoon by county for all counties in California, with information on gross pounds used, application rate, acres planted, and number of applications.
		Totals for 2003 and later may be under-reported due to omission of adjuvants in DPR's data since that time.
	www.pesticideinfo.org /DS.jsp?sk=13032 (826 words)

	Cooking Tips: Cardoon
		COOKING TIPS > Cooking Tips "Ca-Ch" > Cardoon >
		Cardoons are a vegetable of the thistle family and related to artichokes.
		Any other use of the materials in this website without prior written permission is prohibited.
	www.foodreference.com /html/tcardoon.html (110 words)

	Definition of cardoon - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
		French cardon, from Late Latin cardon-, cardo thistle, from cardus, from Latin carduus thistle, cardoon
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