How to Grow Artichokes

Artichoke plants require full sun, so if you plant them too closely together, the large plants can shade smaller ones. Plant your artichoke transplants in a row at an interval of 4 to 6 feet. Placing rows 6 to 8 feet apart will allow room to easily water, fertilize and harvest.

How long does it take to grow artichokes?
Are artichokes easy to grow?
Where do Artichokes grow best?
What month do you plant artichokes?
Do artichokes come back every year?
Can artichokes be grown in pots?
Why are artichokes so expensive?
Can I plant artichokes from the grocery store?
Do artichokes need full sun?
How many artichokes can one plant produce?
Why is my artichoke not growing?
Can Jerusalem artichokes be grown in pots?

How long does it take to grow artichokes?

Artichoke plants are slow growers—they can take anywhere from 85 to 120 days of proper spring and summer weather to produce flowers. In addition, most artichoke plants won't start producing flowers until their second year.

Are artichokes easy to grow?

Artichokes are easy to grow in mild climates where the growing season is long and temperatures are not extreme. These artichokes are left to bloom for ornament. This is especially useful in areas where they are perennial.

Where do Artichokes grow best?

Artichokes are best grown in damp weather, with cool summer temperatures and mild winters. They are grown commercially in coastal areas of Northern California. Artichokes are perennials that can survive for up to 6 years in mild-winter areas.

What month do you plant artichokes?

Transplants grow slowly in the fall and winter (October through January), but in early spring artichoke plants will rapidly increase in size. Artichoke should be planted in a well-drained soil and mulched well to help reduce weeds and conserve soil moisture.

Do artichokes come back every year?

Artichokes thrive in areas with mild winters, cool summers and plenty of moisture. As a perennial, artichokes perform well in hardiness Zones 7-11. Colder zone gardeners can grow artichokes as an annual vegetable or over-winter their perennial varieties in a sheltered area.

Can artichokes be grown in pots?

To grow an artichoke in a container, select a pot that is at least 3 feet (1 m.) wide and a foot (30 cm.) or more deep. Amend a good quality, well-draining potting mix with plenty of compost. Fertilize the container grown artichoke in midsummer with either commercial fertilizer or a top dressing of compost.

Why are artichokes so expensive?

''There are three reasons why artichokes are expensive,'' Hopper says. ''One reason is that each artichoke on the plant, and there are several, matures at different times; so each must be picked by hand. ''Second, artichoke seeds don`t breed true; so root stock must be used.

Can I plant artichokes from the grocery store?

You can even grow a mixture of different varieties of artichokes that you can't find in a grocery store. Last time I saw artichokes in the grocery store, they were on sale for 2 for $4.00.

Do artichokes need full sun?

Artichokes thrive in full sun to partial shade. They also need light, fertile, well-drained soil—sandy or loam is ideal. ... Adding compost will improve the soil's ability to retain water in summer and to drain in winter.

How many artichokes can one plant produce?

The buds, if allowed to flower, are up to seven inches in diameter and are a beautiful purple-violet. Since artichokes are perennials, the more care in preparing the soil and planting, the better their quality and the greater the harvest. A well cared for plant will produce as many as forty or fifty buds.

Why is my artichoke not growing?

Artichokes are sensitive to too little or too much moisture in the soil. Prolonged periods of drought result in small numbers of tiny, stunted buds with weak stems.

Can Jerusalem artichokes be grown in pots?

On March 1, we bought edible Jerusalem artichokes from a well-known grocery store and planted them in commercial potting soil in a re-used, covered plastic container. This type of container is great for starting any seed or tuber. ... Any small or even partial tuber left in the ground will likely sprout again in spring.