Artichokes are perennials if you live in Zones 7 or greater. For the rest of us, artichokes are considered annuals. Artichokes are members of the thistle family and are often referred to as globe artichokes. The edible bud is actually an immature flower. The artichoke flower is made up of a cone of short, thick-stemmed bracts (leaves) that are tender and edible. The fleshy edible base upon which the flowers sit is known as the heart and is the prized portion of the artichoke.
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Articles & Papers
The Farm & Garden library contains the following articles and papers on the subject of artichokes:
- Growing Artichokes by Farm & Garden
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Forum Discussions
The Farm & Garden Forums are a great resource for getting answers to your questions about how to start, grow, water, harvest, and prepare artichokes. Here are a few select discussions:
- Pruning and mulching Artichokes by desertcatt
- Artichoke Plants by mikenjen
- Globe artichokes in Zone 7 by twsayre
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Artichoke Seeds
Here are a few sources of artichoke seeds to get you started.
Tools, Equipment, and Supplies
Sometimes the right tool or the right gadget can make your task much easier and your time in the garden more productive. Here's a list of tools and equipment suppliers that may have what you're looking for.
- Gardener's Supply Company
- Thompson & Morgan
- GEMPLER'S Online Store
- Gardening tools from Amazon
- Irrigation supplies from Amazon
- Seeders from Amazon
- Garden Carts from Amazon
- Row covers from Amazon
- Greenhouses from Amazon
Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your artichokes.
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