Growing Artichokes (Globe)

Cynara scolymus : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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

(Best months for growing Artichokes (Globe) in South Africa - Summer rainfall regions)

  • 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 59°F and 64°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 63 - 79 inches apart
  • Harvest in 42-57 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Needs a lot of space. Best in separate bed

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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
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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
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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.
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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...
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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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20 Jun 12, Tiaan Crous (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi. I want to start farming with Artichokes. I have 2 ha available sandy soil with irrigation and proteced against the wind. Can you please advise me on were to start? Regards Tiaan
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