When to Plant Artichokes
Plant artichokes by your frost dates, not the calendar: start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before your last spring frost, then plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.
Artichokes planting calendar
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
Apr 29
Projected first harvest
Sep 26
Most artichokes mature in about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
Varieties to grow
2 varieties of artichokes in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with artichokes
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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