They are heavy feeders and like a lot of composted horse manure,kelp,fish emulsion.lots of water but excellent drainage,no water when dormant. Watch out for aphids and get them some ladybugs as soon as they appear.
They are worth growing even as ornamentals if nothing else.
Cardoons are more cold hardy and supposed to taste similar,you do have to blanch them.
I'm growing artichokes for the first time since moving here from AZ to NC. In AZ they would die back in summer because they don't like it too hot. I'm trying to figure out the best spot for them in NC.
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