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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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06 Nov 11, Denise Traynor (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My globe artichoke plants are wilting during the day when the sun is strong. they do come back once it cools down in the evening. I worry that they will dry out too much and I will lose them. Mulching with sugar cane mulch hasn't really seemed to help.

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23 Jul 12, Barb (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Denise, Sounds like the sun is too strong, so despite good soil moisture the plant is not able to suck water up fast enough - so the plant is closing its stomata to protect itself until the temperature drops. If you cover them with a bit of shade cloth in the heat of the day the plants should be fine.

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22 Oct 11, Joe Agostinacchio (USA - Zone 5a climate)

I planted artichokes for the first time this summer. I live on Long Island, N.Y., how do I protect the plants from the coming winter? Do I trim back the leaves that are there now, or let them stay?

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27 Jan 17, Romel Madray (USA - Zone 10a climate)

Try mulching them with grass on top. I would suggest cutting them back and muchine them with saw dust or grass. Regards

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