Artichoke Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Artichokes

If you live in a warmer climate, you can grow artichokes as perennials.  In Pittsburgh, PA, artichokes are typically grown as annuals. Since I like to get the biggest bang for my buck, I look at the number of buds and their size.  As color may be important, you have the choice of green or […]

Foodie Ideas from Colorado Restaurants

Wood-Fired Artichokes

Wow, if you want fantastic wood-fired artichokes, check out the ingredients of this appetizer at the Sierra Restaurant in Colorado. Ingredients: Artichokes – of course! Butter Lemon Caper Aioli With Grandma’s Green Chile Not sure what made this dish perfect, the wood-firing or the lemon caper aioli.  Of course, Alan switched up the recipe and […]

Artichoke Varieties

Tavor Artichoke

This is the first year that I actually figured out how to grow artichokes.    In Pittsburgh, you have to grow artichokes as an annual.  In warmer locations (zone 7 and above), you can grow it as a perennial.  I selected the variety called Tavor Artichoke from High Mowing Seeds because it matures in about […]