Grow your own artichoke crop with these two tasty varieties; Artichoke Gerard &45; Sought after gourmet red skinned artichoke, which grows almost anywhere. An eye&45;catching variety with its white flesh & colourful red skin. Artichoke Originals &45; For those gardeners who prefer the original, rounder, knobbly tubers. Plants make a useful windbreak for the garden or allotment prior to harvesting.