Growing Blooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
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 […]
If you live in a warmer climate, you can grow artichokes as perennials. In Pittsburgh, PA, artichokes are grown as annuals. If you have to grow annual artichokes, then look for a maturity date under 90 days. Since I like to get the biggest bang for my buck, I look at the number of buds […]
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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