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How to grow artichokes

Cynara cardunculus · asteraceae family · perennial

Cynara cardunculus — hero (chairman regenerate)
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Growing basics

Artichoke is a cool-season crop, started from seed in the garden or transplanted.

Seeds germinate once soil reaches about 60°F.

Varieties in the library run 85 to 120 days to maturity.

Grows best in full sun.

Tolerates a light frost.

Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart.

Sources

2 artichokes in the library

Imperial Star · Green Globe Artichoke

Each has a full cited page in the library.

Row & Bed covers 2 artichoke varieties, each with a cited care timeline and fertilization schedule, and planting windows worked out for your ZIP.

Set up your garden

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