Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Rich, well-drained, with plenty of compost added.
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Position
Full sun or partial afternoon shade.
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Frost tolerant
Short-lived perennial where winters are mild, but often grown as an annual in climates with warm days and cool nights.
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Feeding
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 2' 11" (90cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 2' 11" (90cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Best raised from buying or splitting off shoots which arise from the roots of mature plants.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Need plenty of water, so mulch generously to keep the soil cool and moist.
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Harvesting
Use a sharp knife to cut the heads (flower buds) with 2 inches of stem attached while they are still closed or justly slightly opening.
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Troubleshooting
Artichokes grow best in cool, maritime climates, but a few plants are worth trying in any garden.
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