Growing Artichokes

Tips for growing artichokes:

• Start seeds about six weeks before the last frost in your area.
  
• Use little peat pots with sterilized potting soil.
  
• Plant two or three seeds per container, 1/2 inch deep, and water well.
  
• Fertilize (after you see greenery) with a small amount of a water-soluble fertilizer.
  
• Transplant the seedlings in the ground right after your last frost date.
  
• Artichokes do best in sun or part shade; the roots must be kept cool.
  
• Add at least four inches of mulch when the temperature rises.
  
• The artichokes should be ripe for picking 90 days after planting.