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29 Aug 23, Bonnie (USA - Zone 7b climate)

What does it mean to plant under cover? Inside, or under a roof, or under one of those plastic covers like a mini-greenhouse? Thank you!

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06 Sep 23, Anonymous (USA - Zone 4a climate)

Out of the sunlight. Google about it.

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13 Apr 24, Janet (USA - Zone 9b climate)

I live in zone 9a. I'm in the desert. We have a lot of wind, 5 mph -- 20mph. We have worst wind in spring that occasionally blows 35mph! Our winters are cool and can dip to 32 one or two nights. We have early springs. I bought 2 5" poted artichokes plants in spring. I placed them where they would be protected from cool nights and wind. They have not grown much. The nights are now in the warmer so I stopped covering. The leaves are yellow and dried.

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21 May 24, Texas Grown (USA - Zone 10a climate)

I've never tried growing artichokes but I get a lot of wind here too. Even in sheltered spots, the wind can really dry out a plant fast. Use enough mulch and water using soaker or drip under the mulch layer. But check the soil first down to at least an inch before watering. Dry yellow leaves could mean it froze despite the cover. Remove the bad leaves. Maybe it will recover.

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03 Jul 24, jenni langley (USA - Zone 8a climate)

When should I plant artichoke seeds outside?

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19 Jul 24, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Spring is best

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19 Aug 24, (USA - Zone 7b climate)

If artichokes are to be treated as an annual, and you’re supposed to harvest the second year, how does that work?

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