When to Plant Artichokes in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to July 13, and expect your first harvest around July 13.
Artichokes planting calendar for USDA Zone 10
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Jul 13
Most artichokes mature in about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 10a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 10 means for artichokes
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 10 gives you roughly 334 frost-free days, and artichokes need about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety to mature.
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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