Artichoke in Zone 5a
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Artichoke needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Mar 1–Mar 8 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 19–Apr 26 |
| Estimated harvest | ~95 days after transplanting |
Spacing: about 5 square feet per plant (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Artichoke.
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See it growing
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