When to plant globe artichoke
Half-hardy · light frost OKGlobe Artichokeis keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.
Globe Artichoke planting timeline
Perennial: plant once and it comes back for years. Many types crop lightly the first season and reach full harvest by year two or three.
Half-hardy: tolerates a light frost but not a hard freeze — plant out around the last frost date.
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When should I start globe artichoke seeds indoors?
Start globe artichoke indoors 8–10 weeks before the last spring frost, so seedlings are ready to plant out once the weather warms.
Can I direct sow globe artichoke?
Globe Artichoke is usually started indoors and transplanted rather than direct sown, for a reliable stand.
How long does globe artichoke take to grow?
Globe Artichoke takes about 85–100 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.
Is globe artichoke frost-hardy?
Half-hardy: tolerates a light frost but not a hard freeze — plant out around the last frost date.
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