Growing Blooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
Believe it or not, you can do succession planting with artichokes. You can sow the seeds and grow them at the same time but stagger the harvests with different types/varieties based on maturity dates. Round / Globe: The buds on these plants are round. This is the most common type of artichoke if you are […]
In areas where there are warmer winters, artichokes are perennials. If the winter weather goes below 25°F, then the crowns can die so they have to be handled as annuals in Pittsburgh, PA. Indoor Sowing Tips: In order to germinate, artichoke seeds prefer soil temperatures between 65 and 75°F. Sow the seeds in seed trays […]
While we chatted about how to sow and grow artichokes, it’s time to talk about how to harvest and store them. Harvesting Tips: Depending on the type and variety of artichokes, it can mature between 90 and 180 days which is a big span. Read the seed packet! The best time to harvest is in […]
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