May 30, 2009

Post date: Dec 7, 2009 6:24:20 PM

Castroville is known as the Artichoke Capital of the World. Globe artichokes thrive in the cool climate of Monterey Bay. Artichokes are actually the buds of thistle flowers. Castroville's first artichoke festival queen was a young lady named Norma Jean, later known as Marilyn Monroe.