Growing Artichokes (Globe)

Cynara scolymus : Asteraceae / the daisy family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
  S                    
      T                
      P                

(Best months for growing Artichokes (Globe) in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 15°C and 18°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 160 - 200 cm apart
  • Harvest in 42-57 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Needs a lot of space. Best in separate bed

Your comments and tips

04 Jan 18, Michelle Sharwood (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Francois try getting your seeds through a seed company that sells seeds online Here in South Africa we have 3 or 4 very good companies who sell seeds online. Try Seeds For Africa, and Living Seeds. I am not sure how to send you their web address but google them.
30 Dec 14, Rita (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where in the Western Cape can I buy artichoke seed from? Regards.
27 Oct 14, kd siebani (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
where can I get seed for artichoke?i intend to grow the on my 1 ha plot
02 Aug 14, Mark (Australia - temperate climate)
How many artichokes could I expect from each plant?
20 Jul 14, Gabriel (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in Cairns-Qld, I would like to know were can I buy the artichokes and if the weather is good for them, I didn't see any plants in the nurseries here
14 Feb 16, Sam (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Did you find any plants or seeds up here? Did they grow?
15 Jun 14, Thembeka (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi!my name is thembeka frm limpopo i love cooking but im looking for adichokes and dnt knw where to buy them bt now tht ive found u on internet please help out
04 Oct 14, Marni (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi, Thembeka. Goseame in Polokwane currently has stock of artichokes. Best place to see what vegetables are currently in season. Hope you come right.
29 Oct 13, debbie zulu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
We have started picking our artichokes and I would like to know how long will one bush a take until it can give seeds? Regards Debbie...
13 Oct 13, debbie zulu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
We are btween Parys and Potchefstroom by the ANC farms we are growing ARTICHOKES. My question is, how much water do we need to becouse at time I fell we put to much or to less sometimes we dont please advise me on how to water and treat this lovely plant?
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Try mulching them with grass on top. I would suggest cutting them back and muchine them with saw dust or grass. Regards

- Romel Madray

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