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15 Jun 14, Thembeka (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi!my name is thembeka frm limpopo i love cooking but im looking for adichokes and dnt knw where to buy them bt now tht ive found u on internet please help out

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04 Oct 14, Marni (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi, Thembeka. Goseame in Polokwane currently has stock of artichokes. Best place to see what vegetables are currently in season. Hope you come right.

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29 Oct 13, debbie zulu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

We have started picking our artichokes and I would like to know how long will one bush a take until it can give seeds? Regards Debbie...

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13 Oct 13, debbie zulu (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

We are btween Parys and Potchefstroom by the ANC farms we are growing ARTICHOKES. My question is, how much water do we need to becouse at time I fell we put to much or to less sometimes we dont please advise me on how to water and treat this lovely plant?

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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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20 Jun 12, Tiaan Crous (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Hi. I want to start farming with Artichokes. I have 2 ha available sandy soil with irrigation and proteced against the wind. Can you please advise me on were to start? Regards Tiaan

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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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11 Apr 12, irene (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

are artichokes roots a bad spreader,my friend has one that is so large,and growing close to her pool,as ie worried about its roots

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