2nd SEASON ARTICHOKES!
SALE TIME:
I only sell artichokes from March to May.
After that it is too hot to ship. After the summer months, I
resume shipping from late August to October.
I do
deliver in the states of California and in Nevada too!
To order
your artichoke plants: Email:
info@sweetheartartichokes.com
ARTICHOKE FLOWERS & SEEDS:
The artichoke flower is a stunning bloom to add to your floral
arrangement. It's bright purple spiked peddles literally last for
months! After the flower expires, hang it upside down to dry for a
dried floral arrangement. Next season, crack open the flower pod
with a hammer and you will find about 50 seeds inside ready to be
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Why 2nd Season Artichokes?
2nd Season Artichoke plants are the ones that
produce the sweet fruit. (1st season artichokes are bitter!)
Artichokes are Easy to
Grow
Artichokes are from the thistle family. So, no matter what climate you
live in, you should be able to grow your own artichoke plant.
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Desert
Climates: Hang a shade cloth over your garden and water
1-2 times per day. Root rot can happen within a few days, so
if you use a mister be sure your plants are allowed a brief drying
time. The Imperial, Green Globe, and
Jumbo varieties are the best for dry hot climates.
- Coastal Climates: This is the
ideal climate for artichokes. You can grow just about any
variety near the coast. Although the purple varieties can be
grown in other climates, they do best in conditions that support
foggy summer days.
- Cold Climates: Where your
growing season is very short! Depending on how hard and icy
the ground gets, I would recommend growing your artichoke in a large
container or half wine barrel. Attach rollers to the bottom
for easy maneuvering and line the inside bottom of the barrel with
gravel for drainage purposes. Roll outside when the weather is
above freezing. Keep in your greenhouse during the colder
times of the year. Cover at night for frost protection.
Always mulch well to protect the roots!
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COMING SOON!
An
Artichoke Plant for Any Climate
The Cardoon Artichoke
Get your Reservation in NOW for your
Live Cardoon Star Artichoke plant.
The
Cardoon produces globes and beautiful flowers, but the real
eatable part are its stems. Prepared steamed or deep fried. Grows in both hot and cold climates.
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