I have three but I don't think one of them is going to make it. I potted them up and moved them to the GH where nighttime temps get down to 40, but that should actually be good for them. I have been tossing around the idea of starting a few more but I just haven't gotten to it and of course, the longer I wait, the more it won't be feasible. You have a lot of artichokes! They take up quite a bit of space too.

texaskitty111 said:Wood stove @tveguy3?

I tried growing artichokes a few years back -- probably didn't start them early enough to begin with, all I got was HUGE, quite impressive leaves... Actually I've never even eaten an artichoke so I'm not sure why I want to grow them, other than they probably shouldn't be grown here

There's nothing like a fresh articoke steamed and dipped in lemon butter. The new plants need to go through a chilling period before they will produce a bloom. They normally produce the second year, but you have to trick them into thinking they have gone through a winter by chilling them for about 250 hours of so.

My artichokes are doing pretty well. I'm glad we are having some nice sun shine and warmer weather so I can take them outside for a while each day lately.

They already have spines on the leaves! Artichoke plants always make me think of "The Little Shop of Horrors"

They are looking really good!

They are already the size that the last ones I grew were in May. Last time I grew them I was much later getting them started.

Anyone know why my new green globe artichokes are different?








im hoping one isnt a cardoon, as i didnt want that.

They seem to look a lot like the ones in the data base, but your second one looks different then your first one to me.

I dunno, TK -- I tried growing artichokes one time (not exactly suited to where I live, but ) and the leaves were big spiny things, nothing like what your photo shows...

My first artichoke!

So -- how are you going to prepare it, TK? (I don't think I've ever actually eaten one in any form...)

I have only eaten them boiled, and served with mayo. But, im willing to try them another way if someone has a suggestion. This one is only about as big as a $.25 gumball, and i dont know how big it will grow,

Yay TK! I always steam my artichokes, and serve as a dipping sauce a basic white sauce with some herbs/parmesan cheese.

It's it exciting to see that first one?

It sure is as all 6 i bought last spring died.

They are good steamed, or boiled. Sometimes I add a couple whole cloves to the water, and/or some lemon wedges. I like to dip mine in melted garlic butter or Lemon butter.

If garlic butter is involved, I'm in !!

I got my Artichokes planted in the garden today. Now I have to be on Rabbit patrol!
Before setting out.

All planted.

They look great!!!

Thanks, now I have to get the rest of the garden planted.