Artichokes are only hardy in Zones 8 and warmer, so they're treated like annuals in colder regions. This means you should start seeds indoors at least tw ...

Artichokes are a persistent plant and have a place in the thorn family. They can grow up to six feet tall and four feet wide, so they need a lot of space and sunlight.

Q. I have a 3-year-old artichoke plant. It’s grown tremendously this year! Can you advise me if I need to trim/thin it before spring to promote an abundance of artichokes? Your artichoke is ...

Q: I have a 3-year-old artichoke plant. It’s grown tremendously this year! Can you advise me if I need to trim/thin it before spring to promote an abundance of artichokes? A: Your artichoke is ...

You can also grow artichokes for their beautiful, massive blooms. "Resist the impulse to harvest and eat all the artichoke buds—let several open as the plant flowers," says Germane.

If you can grow a really big weed, you can grow artichokes. Artichokes can be grown in zones 3-11 and are perennials in zones 7-11. They like mild winters and cooler summers, ...

Q. I have a 3-year-old artichoke plant. It’s grown tremendously this year! Can you advise me if I need to trim/thin it before spring to promote an abundance of artichokes? Your artichoke is truly ...