Artichoke
At Al Ahsan, we export premium-grade Egyptian artichokes, grown along the fertile Mediterranean coastline where the climate is ideal for producing large, tender, and tightly closed heads. Our artichokes are hand-harvested and processed fresh for export in whole, trimmed, or frozen formats.
Certified
Global Export
Fresh Daily
Fast Delivery
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Harvest Calendar
Harvest Calendar
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Harvest Season
Main harvest period - Fresh produce available
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Planting Season
Cultivation & growing period
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Mixed
Half harvest, half planting period
Baladi (Green Globe Type)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Violet Artichoke (by request)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Frozen Artichoke Hearts / Bottoms
(are grown through rotational planting in controlled environments, allowing for staggered harvesting and year-round availability)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Note: Egyptian artichokes are mainly exported fresh during the winter season. For frozen exports, trimming and IQF processing take place within hours of harvest to ensure premium texture and flavor retention.
Weight and Packaging
5 Kg /7 Kg
cartons
(12-20 pcs depending on size)
400g - 2.5Kg
Frozen/Trimmed
(retail or foodservice packs)
Available formats: hearts, bottoms, quarters
Storage: Fresh: 0-2 °C, Frozen: -18 °C
Each 40' HC container holds: Fresh: ~18-20 tons, Frozen: ~22–24 tons
Quality Highlights
Shelf Life (Fresh): 10-14 days
(chilled)
Frozen
(Uniform trimming, no blackening)
Shelf Life (Frozen): 12 months
Grade: Class I
(Fresh and IQF certified for export)
Packaging Customization
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Retail-ready trays or sleeves (fresh)
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Size grading and trimming level as per market
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Air-freight and MAP options (available for fresh format)
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Private-label bags or packs
