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Mon, Feb 4, 13 at 17:11
| Our Oklahoma summers are too hot for artichokes, as a rule, so I was wondering if planting sunflowers or something as tall, would keep them shady and cool(er) Any suggestions appreciated! thnks Nik |
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- Posted by thegreatcob none (My Page) on Mon, Feb 4, 13 at 20:19
| no that would shade them to much |
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| Since they grow in the medditerrainean region naturally, I wouldn't think that summer is too hot for them. Perhaps too dry to have them make a large bud, but not too hot. I am still working on getting my artichoke culture down right,but what I am planning on doing this summer is to plant them in with some compost mixed in, mulch well once the heat sets in, and give extra water during dry spells. Also, I will be vigilent about checking the base for signs of vole tunnels. The little buggers like to get in under those big leaves and eat all the roots. I am also trialing different types to see if one does markedly better than the others in my region. Cheers! |
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| Mine just die off in the summer. I chop them off and when it cools off they come back from the ground. They truly look like they are dying. I thought for sure they were dead at first, until they came back, bigger than before. |
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