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| 1st artichoke planted 3/3 - we'll keep you posted on it's progress! |
Artichoke plants are now available in nurseries and garden centers on the Central Coast!
Planting is simple: space transplants 4 to 6 feet apart, adding plenty of compost into the soil. Shoots should be just above the soil surface.
Be sure to add a layer of compost as mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool in the summer and retain moisture.
Water whenever the soil beneath the mulch dries out. Cut the plants almost down to the ground after harvesting the first crop in June and they will regrow, giving you a second crop in the Fall.
They might not be the prettiest, and they may be a tad prickly but artichokes remain some of our favorite veggies! Treat 'em right and they keep on giving, naturally! Click for more info.
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