When to Plant Artichokes in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8, start seeds indoors around February 4, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to September 12, and expect your first harvest around September 12.
Artichokes planting calendar for USDA Zone 8
Start seeds indoors
Feb 4
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Sep 12
Most artichokes mature in about 120 to 150 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 8a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 8 means for artichokes
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 8 gives you roughly 223 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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