When to Plant Artichokes in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around September 23, transplant or plant outdoors November 25 to April 24, and expect your first harvest around April 24. Zone 10 also has a fall planting window opening around November 25. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Artichokes planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Sep 23
Transplant outdoors
Nov 25
Projected first harvest
Apr 24
Artichokes needs about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety to mature — longer than zone 10atypically stays frost-free, so it likely won't reliably ripen there outdoors without a head start indoors or season extension.
Artichokes planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Sep 23
Transplant outdoors
Nov 25
Projected first harvest
Apr 24
Artichokes needs about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety to mature — longer than zone 10btypically stays frost-free, so it likely won't reliably ripen there outdoors without a head start indoors or season extension.
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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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