Let’s talk about artichokes!

Artichokes are one of those plants that take a while to grow, but it’s totally worth the wait. Once artichokes are fully grown, they are massive! So, you’ll notice that we’ve labeled them as needing lots of space to grow. Artichokes will eventually need about a 4 foot radius, but don’t worry! If you don’t have a ton of space, you can still grow amazing, delicious artichokes! Here are some tips to help you grow your artichokes all season long.

TIPS FOR GROWING ARTICHOKES

• Plant your artichokes in the space that you have available. They made need a lot of space, but do the best with what you have! Plants are resilient and can generally do well with intentional care, even if they don't have the recommended 4 feet of space.
• One strategy is to plant your artichokes next to lettuce or kale. Lettuce and kale are the perfect neighbors for your artichoke because they will grow and be harvested long before the artichokes, leaving that space empty for your artichoke to thrive later in the season!
• Plant your artichoke soon! Artichokes can take several months to grow, so don't wait. If you plant your artichoke now, your fully-grown, beautiful, and amazing artichoke plant will be ready to harvest by February/March!
• Tending for the artichokes over the winter season is pretty simple. So long as they avoid frost, they should be ready to burst into amazing production come early spring -- giving you some really amazing homegrown deliciousness!