Artichokes

How to Grow Globe Artichokes
Globe artichokes like a warm sunny spot, in reasonably fertile, free-draining soil. To make best use of space, sow into a seedbed temporarily, then la...
How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes
Prepare the soil by weeding and enriching with home-made compost. Plant the tubers 10–15cm (4–6in) deep and 30cm (1ft) apart. Just a few tubers will p...
Artichoke Seed Plants When To Start An Artichoke Seed
They should be started 8-10 weeks before planting outdoors—so if, for example, your last frost date is May 1st, they should be started between the mid...
Jerusalem Artichoke Care Learn How To Grow A Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem artichokes can be planted in fall, or spring six to eight weeks before your last frost date. Either way works fine. Make sure each tuber you...
Picking An Artichoke - When And How To Harvest Artichokes
Harvest artichokes when the buds are full and still tight. Harvest artichokes when the buds are tight and firm and about 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter. ...
Artichokes Growing In Your Garden - Tips To Grow Artichoke Plants
Artichoke plants require full sun, so if you plant them too closely together, the large plants can shade smaller ones. Plant your artichoke transplant...
What can I plant next to artichokes?
If you're planting artichokes in your vegetable garden, good artichoke companion plants include peas, cabbage, sunflowers and tarragon. These plants w...
Can I freeze fresh artichokes?
ANSWER: No, artichokes can only be frozen after cooking and should not ever be frozen raw. If you try to freeze raw artichokes, they become discolored...
How do you preserve fresh artichokes?
After the artichokes are partially cooked, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon, and move them to a colander or drying rack to drain upside...