{"id":1991,"date":"2023-03-08T09:04:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T09:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2024-03-12T11:19:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T11:19:12","slug":"lets-talk-about-artichokes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/lets-talk-about-artichokes\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything to know about Artichokes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Artichoke plants <em>(Cynara scolymus)<\/em> are short-lived perennials that are grown as annuals in cooler regions. They belong to the Asteraceae family and are usually grown for their edible flower buds that are harvested before the flowers open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This plant has silvery-green leaves with a long, arching shape and prickly texture and its flower buds are sold in produce aisles, with the tender artichoke &#8220;heart&#8221; being the most prized part. Artichokes are planted at different times of the year, depending on the climate, and typically take <strong>85 to 100 days<\/strong> to reach harvest. When allowed to blossom on the plant, the artichoke flowers open into large, dome- or muff-shaped purple thistles that are surprisingly fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most common Artichoke varieties:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Emerald<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imperial Star<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Globe Improved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purple Italian Globe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purple Romagna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group giveItARead is-horizontal is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Give it a read<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image readArrow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"62\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Group-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228\" style=\"width:25px;height:25px\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postLink has-text-color\" style=\"color:#285c26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-pumpkin-to-grow\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1199\">How long does it take for a pumpkin to grow? \u2013 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artichoke care is a pretty straightforward thing if you are willing to pay attention to a few key details: provide them with full sun and sandy, well-draining soil, while watering them once or twice a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Soil: Artichokes thrive in slightly sandy, well-drained, and fertile soil with a pH slightly on the alkaline side. The soil should retain moisture for the roots to take in during hot summers and have good drainage to avoid root rot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water:<\/strong> To promote the best growth, artichokes need plenty of moisture. It is essential to water deeply at least once or twice a week and keep the soil moist for the buds to develop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light:<\/strong> While artichokes can tolerate some shade, they grow best in full sun and the flower buds may not develop properly if they receive insufficient light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Artichokes prefer warm weather, mild winters (50 &#8211; 60 degrees Fahrenheit), and cool, moist summers. They require a thick mulch around the base of the plants to keep the soil cool, as excessive heat can cause the plant to bloom prematurely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Propagation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many gardeners grow artichokes from seeds, but a much faster way of propagating a new plant is using <a href=\"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/how-to-clone-or-propagate-softwood-cuttings-of-deciduous-plants\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"713\">offshoots<\/a> (similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/lucky-bamboo-propagation-guide\/\">bamboo plant<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Expose the roots of the plant<\/strong> in fall or winter and cut the shoots and their roots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backfill the soil around the original plant <\/strong>and plant the shoots in well-draining soil at least 6 feet away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water the new plant deeply<\/strong> and keep it moist with at least one inch of water per week if there is no rain. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect new growth<\/strong> within a few weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Pests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.vic.gov.au\/biosecurity\/pest-insects-and-mites\/priority-pest-insects-and-mites\/armyworms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armyworms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aphid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aphids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/agriculture\/artichoke\/artichoke-aphid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artichoke Aphid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/agriculture\/artichoke\/cribrate-weevil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cribrate Weevil<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Platyptilia_carduidactyla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artichoke Plume Moth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/biodiversity\/chrysanthemum-leaf-miner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chrysanthemum Leafminer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canolacouncil.org\/canola-encyclopedia\/insects\/lygus-bugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lygus Bug<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetnatural.com\/pest-problem-solver\/garden-pests\/cabbage-looper-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loopers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\">\n\n<div style=\"border-color:#f1f1f1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-panel wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>How long does it take to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/how-to-grow-artichokes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grow an artichoke?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator dashicons dashicons-arrow-right-alt2 open\"><\/span><\/div><div style=\"height:;padding-top:;padding-bottom:\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\">\n\n<p>It takes about<strong> 85 to 100 <\/strong>days to grow an artichoke plant that you can start harvesting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-c46bc7a8-50cf-436f-8dc2-bd0633ccd16f\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\"><strong>Where do artichokes grow best?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\">\n\n<p><strong>Artichokes grow best in full sun<\/strong>. They prefer warm weather, such as that found in the Mediterranean region and in California.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-1af925b4-c4f0-4634-876f-9b2efefcbc23\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\"><strong>How many artichokes do you get from one plant?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\">\n\n<p>The number of artichokes produced by a single plant varies depending on the variety and growing conditions. Generally, an established artichoke plant can produce <strong>up to 10 or more artichokes per growing season<\/strong>. However, the first year of growth usually produces fewer artichokes than subsequent years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-7ec06035-2617-4d3c-b7bc-fbae4e04857a\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\"><strong>Can you eat the whole artichoke plant?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\">\n\n<p><strong>Most parts of the artichoke are edible<\/strong> and easy to cook, <strong>except the center &#8220;choke.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-e2ed59b7-5983-4385-b272-c6dcbcffe69a\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\"\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\"><strong>Do artichokes need a lot of water?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-1a2a4ac5-e415-4c6b-a39e-4671ee04cd03\">\n\n<p>Yes, artichokes require lots of moisture for best growth and the soil must be kept moist for buds to develop. <strong>Deep watering at least once or twice a week is recommended.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artichoke plants (Cynara scolymus) are short-lived perennials that are grown as annuals in cooler regions. They belong to the Asteraceae family and are usually grown for their edible flower buds that are harvested before the flowers open. This plant has silvery-green leaves with a long, arching shape and prickly texture and its flower buds are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[80,40],"ppma_author":[77],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Artichoke.webp","author_info":{"display_name":"balint_admin","author_link":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/author\/balint_admin\/"},"authors":[{"term_id":77,"user_id":3,"is_guest":0,"slug":"balint_admin","display_name":"balint_admin","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4fd3cc71853fc4304b7e295fdb48ee22?s=96&d=mm&r=g","user_url":"","last_name":"","first_name":"","description":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1991"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7652,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991\/revisions\/7652"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1991"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantpropagation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=1991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}