Artichoke plant care – 5 practical tips for planting, growing and caring for the tasty veggie
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By Steve Habib
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There are three different methods of starting an artichoke plant. From seed, shoots removed from the mother plant, and dormant roots. The artichoke is a type of thistle. When planting artichoke keep in mind it can grow quite large. You can buy plants already started or buy seeds at your local garden nursery. Now, let us look at a few tips for planting and caring for the green vegetable.
Plant Location:
You want to choose a location where the plant will receive full sunlight. Keep in mind that larger plants can shade out smaller ones, so plant them accordingly. In addition, plant in rows with two feet spacing between plants. This prevent overcrowding and shading out smaller plants.
Soil Type:
Whether grown in a pot or in the ground, the soil should be rich with organic material, fertile and well drained. Jungle Growth gardening soil is a brand I often use often. Miracle-grow is another good choice. Of course, plenty of organic fertilizers are available to improve soil quality. When starting a new gardening bed, till the earth a foot or more below the surface for best results.
Planting Time:
Depending where you live, February is a good month to start artichoke seeds. Growing them indoors for the first six weeks is a good plan to follow. Why? If you put young plants into freezing temperatures they can die easily.
Water needs:
Water the plants at ground level and keep the soil moist consistently. In hot southerner climates this can make the difference between life-and-death. Mulch the plants to help preserve moisture.
Harvest time:
For many varieties buds begin to develop in mid to late summer. It’s important to harvest the veggies before they start to open. Note: Look for the scales of the plant to peel away.
Caring for artichokes is not all the difficult. If you love the taste of the veggie I say go for it. Growing your own fresh, chemical free artichoke is a great way to get a little exercise and place healthy food on your table. They can be grown in the frigid North and warm Southern states. For the most part, artichokes are pest and disease free.
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