Shop Products
Houzz Logo Print
kudzu9

When to pick artichokes

kudzu9
15 years ago

I live in the Pacific NW, Zone 8, and have three varieties of artichoke (Green globe, Violetta di Chioggia, and one other Italian one). I grew them from seed in my greenhouse last year, and then planted them out; they grew to about 3' tall last year, although they produced no artichokes. During the winter they drooped a little, but came back strong and are now about 8' high, with multiple artichokes of varying sizes. How can I tell when they are ready to pick other than when they look "big enough"?

Sponsored
Grow Landscapes
Average rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars8 Reviews
Planning Your Outdoor Space in Loundon County?