When to Plant Artichokes in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5, start seeds indoors around March 10, transplant or plant outdoors May 19 to October 16, and expect your first harvest around October 16.
Artichokes planting calendar for USDA Zone 5
Start seeds indoors
Mar 10
Transplant outdoors
May 19
Projected first harvest
Oct 16
Most artichokes mature in about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 5a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 5 means for artichokes
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 5 gives you roughly 149 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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