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16 Mar 10, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Deb, if the soil is reasonably fertile and you get enough rain then the artichokes should grow like mad. They're basically an improved thistle, so if thistles thrive, then artichokes should do ok.

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06 Apr 10, Toula Elliott (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

We have globe artichokes in a long established bed in Toowoomba. Some plants now have curling leaves.They look burnt at the edges. They dry up and crumble.Can you help please

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30 Sep 10, claudio (USA - Zone 10a climate)

H Toula, many possibilities, suggest you call Bob Tanem "in the garden" KSFO Sunday from 7-10 am..think around .he'll have the answer for you. You can access KSFO "on line"...he gives out his 800 number for callers..an excellent source of info...and for sure he will have the right info for you.

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17 Jun 10, Steven (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Can i grow globe artichoke in alkiline clay soil in north-western australia? please help..

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18 Apr 12, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

They really prefer a sandy soil and will struggle in clay. You could load it up with gypsum (clay-breaker) and they might survive.

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06 Nov 11, Denise Traynor (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My globe artichoke plants are wilting during the day when the sun is strong. they do come back once it cools down in the evening. I worry that they will dry out too much and I will lose them. Mulching with sugar cane mulch hasn't really seemed to help.

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23 Jul 12, Barb (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Denise, Sounds like the sun is too strong, so despite good soil moisture the plant is not able to suck water up fast enough - so the plant is closing its stomata to protect itself until the temperature drops. If you cover them with a bit of shade cloth in the heat of the day the plants should be fine.

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11 Apr 12, irene (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

are artichokes roots a bad spreader,my friend has one that is so large,and growing close to her pool,as ie worried about its roots

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14 May 12, vic (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, we live in a cool climate. can you please give some practical tips on frost protection.

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14 Jul 12, Helena (Australia - temperate climate)

I Live in WA and have had the same problem, I have lost 6 plants that were purchased in small pots. I had planted 3 in the back garden and 3 in rhe front garden, slowly each one died. I have since purchased another plant and have decided to pot it on as opposed to planting it in the garden, it appears to be doing rather well, with regular watering of fish emulsion.

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