This perennial plant produces 3-4" edible buds in 18 months. With thick, fleshy scales and solid center, the flower heads should be harvested with they're young. Days to Maturity: 180 Days We cannot guarantee the rate of germination will match what we have tested at due to individual growing environments. Please message me with any problems before leaving negative feedback, I am sure we can work it out! Just take a minute, send me a message and I am sure I can make you happy. I am very nice and try my hardest to treat my buyers the way I would like to be treated. Thank You, Syukur