Artichoke

SpeciesCynara cardunculus

Also called artichokes, Cynara cardunculus Scolymus Group

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Artichoke
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination10–21 days

“10 to 21 days” — Artichoke Seed Planting Instructions | Reimer Seeds

Days to maturity80–117.5 days

“Most artichoke plants mature in 75 to 150 days after you move them outdoors.” — How long until artichoke plants mature? - Smart Garden Experts

Germination temperature45–50 °F

“Cold treatment plays a big role in when your plants produce their first buds. This process goes by the name vernalization. It means keeping young plants in cool temps between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit for about 250 hours.” — How long until artichoke plants mature? - Smart Garden Experts

Lightfull sun

“full sun” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Watermoderate — regular watering when the top inch of soil feels dry

“moderate — regular watering” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Hardiness zonesZone 7a – 11b

“Zone 7a – 11b” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Start indoors8–10 weeks before last frost

“8-10 weeks” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Transplantafter the last frost

“after the last frost” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whenbefore scales begin to open for best flavor

“before scales begin to open” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Edible partsflower buds

“flower buds” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

IndoorsProvide consistent moisture and mulch heavily.

“Provide consistent moisture” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Pestsgray mold (botrytis), aphids

“gray mold (Botrytis)” — Artichoke Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Diseasesgray mold (botrytis)

“gray mold (Botrytis)” — Artichoke Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Companionspeas, tarragon, sunflower

“Peas, Tarragon, Sunflower” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Keep away fromfennel

“Fennel” — Artichoke Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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