Growing Artichokes (Globe)
Cynara scolymus : Asteraceae / the daisy family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | S | |||||||||
| T | T | T |
(Best months for growing Artichokes (Globe) in South Africa - Humid sub-tropical regions)
- S = Plant undercover in seed trays
- T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
- Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
- Space plants: 160 - 200 cm apart
- Harvest in 42-57 weeks.
- Compatible with (can grow beside): Needs a lot of space. Best in separate bed
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