When to Plant Artichokes in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3, start seeds indoors around April 4, transplant or plant outdoors June 13 to November 10, and expect your first harvest around November 10.
Artichokes planting calendar for USDA Zone 3
Start seeds indoors
Apr 4
Transplant outdoors
Jun 13
Projected first harvest
Nov 10
Most artichokes mature in about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 3a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 3 means for artichokes
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 3 gives you roughly 103 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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