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21 Feb 15, Hanns (Australia - tropical climate)

We live in the Philippines, We planted 15 plants about 4 months ago. The plants look great! large and healthy. Im waiting for a flower to come up. Does anyone know if its to hot here or do I just need to wait. I cant wait to harvest our own artichokes.

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02 Mar 15, Francois Gouttes (Australia - tropical climate)

Hi, I left Australia few years ago. Now I am also living in the Philippines (Siquijor, Visaya). May i ask you where you found the seedlings ? what specie ? I am originally from the French region of Provence in the South (Mediterranean cost). My village is a big producer of violet artichokes. Violet artichokes are smaller than Green globes, but they are smoother (you can even eat the rod") and their taste is incomparable. There are many varieties of violet artichokes of different sizes. in general, they are more suited to hot climate than the globe. For instance in France, we cultivate the Green globe in Britain (cold northern region) and the violet in Provence (Southern hot region). In Brazil, the violet artichoke has been introduced with full success around Sao Paulo (hot region), while the green globe is cultivated in Argentina (cold country). If anybody knows where and how to get the seedlings, we shall try to introduce this wonderful flower in Siquijor. Thanks in advance.

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04 Jan 18, Michelle Sharwood (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi Francois try getting your seeds through a seed company that sells seeds online Here in South Africa we have 3 or 4 very good companies who sell seeds online. Try Seeds For Africa, and Living Seeds. I am not sure how to send you their web address but google them.

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02 Aug 14, Mark (Australia - temperate climate)

How many artichokes could I expect from each plant?

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20 Jul 14, Gabriel (Australia - tropical climate)

I live in Cairns-Qld, I would like to know were can I buy the artichokes and if the weather is good for them, I didn't see any plants in the nurseries here

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14 Feb 16, Sam (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Did you find any plants or seeds up here? Did they grow?

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05 Jun 13, stella hebden (Australia - temperate climate)

I planted a number of globe artichokes last year, they died down over summer, but are now (early June) looking really healthy. My question is: I have one that is quite different to the others, - they were all the same last year, this one has softer, less spiky leaves, and has a flower forming at the beginning of winter, whereas the regular ones haven't, and I wouldn't expect them to. I have searched images, and it looks like one of the 'improved hybrid' varieties. So... what may have happened? How do I know if it is edible? TIA!!

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01 Sep 12, Danielle (Australia - temperate climate)

I have 3 plants in a pot that are ready to plant in the Swansea, Newcastle area. The soil is sandy but it does get hot in Summer. As I'm of French origin, I can't wait to to harvest my own artichokes but would it be better to replant them in very large pots?

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14 Jul 12, Helena (Australia - temperate climate)

I Live in WA and have had the same problem, I have lost 6 plants that were purchased in small pots. I had planted 3 in the back garden and 3 in rhe front garden, slowly each one died. I have since purchased another plant and have decided to pot it on as opposed to planting it in the garden, it appears to be doing rather well, with regular watering of fish emulsion.

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14 May 12, vic (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, we live in a cool climate. can you please give some practical tips on frost protection.

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