When to Plant Artichokes in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4, start seeds indoors around March 20, transplant or plant outdoors May 29 to October 26, and expect your first harvest around October 26.
Artichokes planting calendar for USDA Zone 4
Start seeds indoors
Mar 20
Transplant outdoors
May 29
Projected first harvest
Oct 26
Most artichokes mature in about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 4a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 4 means for artichokes
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 4 gives you roughly 128 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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