The artichoke is an unbloomed flower, part of the sunflower family, from the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. Artichokes are one of the oldest foods known to humans. They are available twelve months a year with the peak season in the spring and fall. There are more than 140 artichoke varieties but less than 40 are grown commercially. Today most artichokes grown worldwide are cultivated in Egypt, France, Italy, and Spain. Varieties: French and Baladi. Specifications: Shape: Conical shape& French origin planted in Egypt. Color: Violet color over green leaves. Specifications Season: From November till 1st April. Size : 6cm to 8cm 30 pieces 200 gram each ( standard) Size : 8cm to 9cm 24 pieces 250 gram each Size : 9cm to 11cm 20 pieces 300 gram each Packaging: Wooden boxes, plastic boxes, and cartons. The container takes about 14 tons. 1800 box Container 40 ft loaded by 14 MT, Number of Plastic Box/Container: 2000, Number of Pieces/Plastic Box: 30 Pieces, Number of Pieces/ Container: 60,000 Pieces Container 20 ft loaded by 7 MT, Number of Plastic Box/Container: 1000, Number of Pieces /Plastic Box:30 Pieces, Number of Pieces/ Container: 30,000 Pieces