Seed and Bulb Ideas

Update on Artichoke Seedlings

Artichoke Seedling
Artichoke Seedling

I am growing three artichoke seedlings.  The variety that I am growing is Tavor which I purchased High Mowing Seeds.  I picked this variety because it matures in 90 days which is a bonus since I am growing the artichokes as annuals not perennials.  I started the seeds indoors in February.

Now I am trying to determine when I am going to transplant them outdoors and where I am going to plant them.  I think I will plant them outside within the first two weeks of February.  This is my first time growing them so I don’t want to screw up!

As for where I plant them, I have two factors to consider: 1)  Enough space – the artichoke plants will grow to about 4 feet wide.  2)  Afternoon shade – I should plant the artichokes in a location where there is afternoon shade or where I can put up a shade cloth.

If you missed my seed ideas for artichokes, click on the link.

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