In The Garden — Artichoke Seeds

Download | How to Grow Artichoke | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Although globe artichokes are naturally perennial plants in mild climates, they can be grown as annual vegetables throughout much of Canada. With an early indoor start, suitable growing conditions, and careful attention to temperature, gardeners can enjoy harvesting fresh artichoke buds during the growing season. Growing artichokes from seed requires more planning than growing many common vegetables, but the results can be especially rewarding. Healthy plants develop substantial foliage and produce rounded flower buds surrounded by overlapping green bracts. These buds are harvested before they open and can be...